Inca Empire Knowledge Assessment

The video explores the Inca Empire, a major pre-Columbian civilization in South America. It covers the empire's origins, mythological foundations, and early history, focusing on the region of Cuzco. The Inca's strategic expansion and administrative prowess are highlighted, along with key rulers like Pachacútec and Huayna Cápac. The video also discusses the civil war between Huáscar and Atahualpa, leading to the Spanish conquest by Francisco Pizarro. The Inca's social structure, culture, and lasting legacy are examined, emphasizing their achievements in architecture, agriculture, and road construction.

Which period marks the beginning of the Inca Empire's establishment around Cusco?

• 1200 AD

• 1500 AD

• 900 AD

• 1400 AD

According to the first legend, who were the four brothers tasked with founding the Inca capital?

• Manco Cápac, Mama Ocllo, Ayar Cachi, Ayar Uchu

• Huascar, Atahualpa, Pachacútec, Túpac Yupanqui

• Ayar Manco, Ayar Cachi, Ayar Uchu, Ayar Auca

• Pachacútec, Túpac Yupanqui, Huayna Cápac, Atahualpa

What was the name of the territory controlled by the Inca Empire?

• Machu Picchu

• Cusco

• Tahuantinsuyo

• Quito

Who was the first clear monarchical ruler of the Inca Empire?

• Pachacútec

• Túpac Yupanqui

• Huayna Cápac

• Atahualpa

Which Inca ruler expanded the empire to the Maule River in present-day Chile?

• Pachacútec

• Atahualpa

• Túpac Yupanqui

• Huayna Cápac

Which Inca ruler is considered the last sovereign of the Inca Empire?

• Pachacútec

• Huayna Cápac

• Túpac Yupanqui

• Atahualpa

What was the primary language spoken by the Inca civilization?

• Puquina

• Mochica

• Aymará

• Quechua

What was the primary economic activity of the Inca civilization?

• Agriculture and fishing

• Mining

• Textile production

• Metalworking

What was the primary deity worshipped by the Inca civilization?

• Pachamama

• Viracocha

• Inti (Sun God)

• Supay

What was the name of the network of roads built by the Inca civilization?

• Ruta del Sol

• Inca Trail

• Qhapaq Ñan

• Camino Real