Bayou Bridges G5 U4 Aztec & Inca Empires Vocabulary Quiz

What is a "litter" as described in the context of the Inca Empire?

• A type of animal used for transportation

• A chair attached to two beams and carried on the shoulders of several people

• A type of building material

• A flat piece of land for farming

Who was the ruler of the Inca Empire?

• The Pharaoh

• The King

• The Emperor

• The President

What does the term "empire" refer to?

• A single city with a large population

• A group of countries or territories under the control of one government or one ruler

• A type of animal found in South America

• A large area of high, flat ground

What is meant by "geographical diversity"?

• The presence of many different kinds of landforms, waterways, or other geographic features in a region

• A single type of terrain found in a region

• A large area of flat land

• A type of animal diversity

What is a "plateau"?

• A small hill

• A large area of high, flat ground

• A type of building material

• A type of animal

What is an "alpaca" valued for?

• Its ability to fly

• Its long, woolly coat

• Its speed

• Its ability to swim

What is a "llama" used for in the Inca Empire?

• Carrying large loads over great distances

• Producing milk

• Guarding homes

• Flying

What is the role of an "official" in the Inca Empire?

• To entertain the emperor

• To carry out a specific duty with authority from a ruling power

• To build roads and bridges

• To farm the land

What is a "census"?

• A type of building material

• A count of the number of people living in a certain area

• A type of animal

• A type of terrain

What does "infrastructure" include?

• Animals and plants

• Roads, bridges, irrigation, public transportation, etc.

• Types of food

• Types of clothing