Inca Civilization SS Test 1/21 Prep

Most of the Inca civilization developed in the _______.

• Andes Mountains

• Central Mexican Plateau

• Gulf of Mexico

• Yucatan Peninsula

The mountains were a good settlement for the Inca because they...

• blocked the Inca tribe from other tribes.

• offered protection and safety.

• offered plenty of water.

• blocked the Inca tribe from moving away.

Why were the plateau important to the Inca civilization?

• The coastal desert was on of the driest places on Earth.

• It was not a common settlement because of its extremely dry climate.

• The region had small strips of land with fertile soil for agriculture.

Although many natural resources, such as fruit and wood, were found in the jungle, the Inca people did (a)   settle there.

Why didn't the Inca people settle in the jungle?

• It was hot and humid and full of many dangerous animals.

• It had many natural resources, such as fruit and wood.

• It offered water sources.

• It created a natural barrier from other tribes.

The Inca civilization had a strong government, including an all-powerful (a)   called the Sapa Inca, meaning "the only Inca" who ruled the empire.

The Inca empire was divided into four _______, or quarters to make ruling the empore more manageable.

• governors

• divisions

• suyus

• Sapa

What are the Inca government's goals?

• no one goes hungry

• no one remains homeless

• everyone works hard for the success of others

• everyone make the civilization richer

Which shows the correct order of the Inca Social Structure?

• 1. The Sapa Inca

  2. Nobility

  3. Royalty

     1. Commoners

• 1. The Sapa Inca

  2. Royalty

  3. Nobility

  Commoners

• Royalty

  Nobility

  The Sapa Inca

  Commoners

• Commoners

  Nobility

  Royalty

  The Sapa Inca

The Inca people had to pay taxes on the crops produced by the ayllu. The first part of the harvest was given to the (a)   .