Inca Empire Quiz

What was the capital city of the Inca Empire?

• Machu Picchu

• Cuzco

• Lima

• Quito

Which mountain range did the Inca Empire primarily occupy?

• The Alps

• The Himalayas

• The Andes

• The Rockies

What was the primary role of the Sapa Inca in the Inca society?

• He was the chief architect.

• He was the high priest.

• He was the supreme ruler.

• He was the lead farmer.

What was the main purpose of the Inca road system?

• To facilitate trade across the empire

• To allow quick movement of the army

• Both A and B

• None of the above

How did the Incas primarily adapt their agriculture to the mountainous terrain?

• By using terracing techniques

• By planting on flat plains only

• By using large-scale irrigation

• By focusing on livestock

What was the Inca system of knotted strings used for recording information called?

• Papyrus

• Codex

• Quipu

• Glyphs

Which of the following was a major achievement of the Inca Empire in architecture?

• The construction of the Great Wall

• The building of Machu Picchu

• The creation of the Colosseum

• The design of the Pyramids

What was the primary material used by the Incas for their tools and weapons?

• Iron

• Steel

• Bronze

• Stone

How did the Incas ensure the loyalty of conquered peoples?

• By allowing them complete autonomy

• By relocating them to different parts of the empire

• By offering them money

• By integrating them into the Inca culture

Which of the following crops was NOT cultivated by the Incas?

• Potatoes

• Maize

• Wheat

• Beans