Maya, Aztec , Inca Civilizations and Spanish Conquest Quiz

What was the primary crop cultivated by the Inca civilization?

• Wheat

• Maize

• Rice

• Barley

Who was the Spanish conquistador responsible for the conquest of the Inca Empire?

• Hernando Cortes

• Francisco Pizarro

• Moctezuma II

• Manco Capac

Which system was used by the Incas to organize labor for public projects?

• Tribute

• Mita

• Barter

• Codex

What was the primary language spoken by the Inca civilization?

• Spanish

• Quechua

• Nahuatl

• Mayan

Which of the following was a significant agricultural technique used by the Incas in the Andes?

• Chinampa

• Terraces

• Causeway

• Glyphs

What was the purpose of the observatories built by the Incas?

• To store food

• To study the stars and planets

• To hold religious ceremonies

• To house the emperor

Which animal was domesticated by the Incas and used for transportation and wool?

• Horse

• Llama

• Camel

• Elephant

What was the capital city of the Inca Empire?

• Tenochtitlan

• Teotihuacan

• Cuzco

• Tlachtli

Which disease significantly impacted the Inca population during the Spanish conquest?

• Malaria

• Smallpox

• Influenza

• Cholera

What was the role of the quipu in Inca society?

• A musical instrument

• A tool for weaving

• A record-keeping device

• A weapon