Inca Civilization Knowledge Assessment

The Inca Empire, a powerful civilization in South America, was known for its advanced infrastructure, including a vast highway system and intricate irrigation. The empire expanded under Pachacuti, but fell to the Spanish due to military disadvantages and diseases. Despite its collapse, the Inca legacy endures through the Quechua language and sites like Machu Picchu.

What was the original name the Inca used to refer to themselves?

• Quechua

• Machu Picchu

• Cusco

• Tawantinsuyu

Which modern countries were part of the Inca Empire's territory?

• Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay

• Colombia, Ecuador, Peru

• Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname

• Paraguay, Bolivia, Chile

Who was the paramount leader that significantly expanded the Inca Empire?

• Atahualpa

• Pachacuti

• Manco Capac

• Huascar

What was the primary purpose of the khipu in Inca society?

• Data recording

• Military strategy

• Textile production

• Religious ceremonies

Which god was considered the most important in the Inca pantheon?

• Inti

• Pachamama

• Viracocha

• Supay

What was a unique feature of the Inca capital, Cusco?

• It was floating

• It was shaped like a puma

• It was underground

• It was built on a lake

What was a significant factor in the Inca's defeat by the Spanish?

• Lack of resources

• Internal rebellion

• Advanced Spanish weaponry

• Natural disasters

What percentage of the Inca population was affected by European diseases?

• 10% to 30%

• 30% to 50%

• 50% to 90%

• 90% to 100%

Which language, originating from the Inca Empire, is still spoken by millions today?

• Guarani

• Aymara

• Quechua

• Spanish

What is Machu Picchu believed to have been used for?

• A military fortress

• A trade center

• A royal estate or religious site

• A farming village