Incan Civilization Review

What is a quipu used for?

• Writing stories

• Keeping records of population, taxes, and agricultural production

• Making clothes

• Playing music

What is a characteristic of the Andes Mountains?

• Flat and warm

• Rocky and steep

• Sandy and hot

• Low and humid

What was a significant adaptation of the Inca to their environment?

• Building skyscrapers

• Creating Terrace Farming

• Developing solar panels

• Creating artificial islands- chinampas

What was a unique feature of the Inca army?

• They used elephants

• They sang songs to terrify the enemy

• They used chariots

• They wore golden armor

Who was the top government official in the Incan government?

• The Sapa Inca

• The Emperor

• The Chief

• The President

The administration below the governors was based on multiples of what number?

• 5

• 10

• 20

• 50

What weakened the empire, making it vulnerable to conquest?

• A lack of resources.

• A civil war and internal conflict.

• A strong neighboring empire.

• A series of natural disasters.

What types of terrain did the Incan roads cross?

• Only mountains

• Deserts, mountains, and jungles

• Only jungles

• Only deserts

What material were the Incan roads paved with?

• Wood

• Stone

• Sand

• Metal

Which materials were used to craft jewelry, dishes, statues, and wall decorations?

• Wood and stone

• Gold and silver

• Iron and copper

• Clay and glass