Inca Empire Quiz

Which mountain range ran through the middle of the Inca Empire?

• Atlas

• Andes

• Rockies

• Himalayas

Who was the Sapa Inca? Select the two correct answers.

• the Inca high priest in charge of sacrifices

• the most powerful clan of the Inca

• the son of Inti, the Inca sun god

• the emperor of the Inca Empire

• the wife of the Inca emperor

He-Who-Sees-Everything was both __________ and __________. Select the two correct answers.

• a matchmaker

• a tax collector

• the main Inca god

• a priest

• the Sapa Inca

How were the Inca able to farm on mountainsides?

• They used alpacas to plow for them.

• They planted crops with long roots.

• They cut terraces into the land.

• They built the Royal Road.

Which phrases best explain how roads and routes supported the Inca Empire? Select the two correct answers.

• by protecting communities from disasters caused by humans and nature

• by allowing for easy movement of armies and merchants

• by establishing direct pathways for travel to other continents

• by guarding cities from invasion by surrounding groups

• by helping government officials send messages

Where was the Inca empire located?

• The Inca Empire was located in North America.

• The Inca Empire was located in South America.

• The Inca Empire was located in Europe.

• The Inca Empire was located in Africa.

Which river is shown on the map near the Inca Empire?

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Mississippi River

• Yangtze River

What is the primary material used in a quipu?

• Metal

• Wood

• Stone

• String

What is the purpose of the map shown?

• To show the Inca Empire's location

• To show the weather patterns

• To show the trade routes

• To show the population density

Which ocean is located to the east of the Inca Empire?

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Arctic Ocean