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Which of the following BEST describes the geography of the ancient Incan civilization?

• The Incan civilization was located in the mountainous Andes region of South America.
• The Incan civilization developed in the coastal regions of Australia.
• The Incan civilization was situated in the tropical rainforests of Africa.

• The Incan civilization thrived in the flat plains of Europe.
• The Incan civilization was primarily located in the deserts of North America.

Which location on the map would best represent the location of the ancient Inca Empire.

What were some of the Inca's greatest engineering achievements? (Pick Two)

• An extensive system of roads and bridges

• The construction of Machu Picchu

• The invention of the compass

• The creation of large pyramids similar to those in Egypt

• The development of the first steam-powered machines

How did the Inca benefit from their road system? (Pick Two)

• It improved communication across the empire

• It allowed for efficient movement of their armies

• It was primarily used for religious pilgrimages

• It provided a way to transport goods via horse-drawn carts

• It was mainly built to attract tourists from other civilizations

What features of Machu Picchu demonstrate the Inca’s engineering skills? (Pick Two)

• Precise stone-cutting techniques

• The ability to withstand earthquakes for centuries

• Use of mortar to hold stones together

• Large domed ceilings similar to Roman architecture

• Underground tunnels stretching across South America

How did the Inca adapt to farming in the Andes Mountains? (Pick Two)

• They used terracing to farm on steep slopes

• They built irrigation systems to bring water to their fields

• They avoided farming altogether and relied on trade

• They planted only one type of crop to ensure food stability

• They relied solely on hunting and gathering for food

What made Incan terracing an important agricultural advancement? (Pick Two)

• It prevented soil erosion on steep mountain slopes

• It allowed the Inca to farm in difficult environments

• It eliminated the need for irrigation systems

• It was primarily used for decorative purposes

• It was a technique borrowed from European settlers

How did the Incan civilization influence modern agriculture? (Pick Two)

• Their terracing techniques are still used today

• Their irrigation systems inspired modern farming practices

• They invented the first modern tractor

• They introduced chemical fertilizers to improve crop growth

• They developed genetically modified crops

Why is Machu Picchu significant today? (Pick Two)

• It is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world

• It attracts millions of tourists each year

• It serves as the capital of modern Peru

• It remains a major religious site for the Catholic Church

• It was discovered by Christopher Columbus

What made Incan stonework unique? (Pick Two)

• The stones were cut so precisely that no mortar was needed

• The structures could withstand earthquakes for centuries

• The Inca used iron tools to carve the stones

• They used cement to bind the stones together

• Their stonework was inspired by Greek and Roman architecture