Inca Civilization Quiz

What was the capital of the Inca Empire?

• Bogotá

• Quito

• Lima

• Cuzco

Which crop were the Inca the first to grow?

• Potatoes

• Corn

• Rice

• Wheat

What language did the Inca speak?

• Guarani

• Quechua

• Spanish

• Aymara

What was the Inca system of record-keeping called?

• Quipus

• Hieroglyphs

• Cuneiform

• Runes

Which animal did the Inca use for riding and as work animals?

• Llamas

• Horses

• Camels

• Elephants

What material did the Inca use to build their houses?

• Metal

• Stone or adobe

• Brick

• Wood

Who led the Spanish soldiers that captured Cuzco?

• Francisco Pizarro

• Hernán Cortés

• Pedro de Alvarado

• Diego de Almagro

What is the name of the famous Inca city known for its well-made buildings?

• Machu Picchu

• Tenochtitlan

• Teotihuacan

• Chichen Itza

Approximately how many people were part of the Inca Empire at its peak?

• 12 million

• 5 million

• 20 million

• 8 million

What type of animals did the Inca raise besides llamas?

• Chickens, turkeys, geese, and rabbits

• Horses, donkeys, mules, and camels

• Cows, sheep, goats, and pigs

• Guinea pigs, ducks, alpacas, and dogs