Inca Empire Comprehension Quiz

Where was the Incan Empire located?

• North America

• South America

• Europe

• Africa

How did the Incas communicate across their empire?

• By using telegraphs

• By sending messages with trained birds

• Through men running on stone roads

• By writing letters

What material did the Incas use to build their homes?

• Brick and mortar

• Stucco

• Wood

• Metal

What farming technique did the Incas use in the mountains?

• Irrigation canals

• Crop rotation

• Terracing the hillsides

• Slash-and-burn farming

What was a quipu, and what was it used for?

• A type of weapon for hunting

• A knotted string system used to record information

• A religious artifact for worship

• A musical instrument for ceremonies

What kind of crafts did the Incas produce?

• Items made from cotton, wool, gold, and silver

• Pottery made from clay and iron

• Tools from steel and bronze

• Carvings made from wood and bone

Why is Machu Picchu significant?

• It was the capital of the Incan Empire.

• It contains ruins in great shape, teaching us about Incan life.

• It was where the Spanish defeated the Incas.

• It was a religious temple dedicated to Inti.

Who was Inti, and why was he important to the Incas?

• The god of thunder who protected their cities

• The sun god who ensured crops grew

• The ruler who united the empire

• The creator god of the Andes Mountains

What event weakened the Incan Empire before the Spanish arrived?

• A drought that ruined their crops

• A plague that spread through their cities

• A war between the sons of the Sapa Inca

• An earthquake that destroyed their roads

What role did Francisco Pizarro play in the fall of the Incan Empire?

• He formed an alliance with the Incas to defeat their enemies.

• He introduced new technology to their empire.

• He captured and killed Atahualpa, the last Sapa Inca.

• He led a rebellion against the Spanish.