Incas

The video explores the Inca civilization, focusing on their geography, engineering, society, and culture. It highlights Machu Picchu, the Andes' influence, and the Incas' adaptation through terraces. The Incas' engineering marvels, like roads and quipus, are discussed. The social structure, led by the Sapa Inca, and cultural beliefs, including animism, are explained. The video concludes with the Inca legacy and their challenges during European arrival.

What is the significance of Machu Picchu in the context of the Inca civilization?

• It served as a religious center for sun worship.

• It was a major trade hub for the Incas.

• It was the site of the Inca's final battle.

• It was the capital city of the Incas.

How did the Andes mountains influence Inca agriculture?

• They allowed for year-round farming without rotation.

• They forced the Incas to develop terrace farming.

• They made it impossible to grow crops.

• They provided flat lands for farming.

What was a key feature of Inca architecture that helped during earthquakes?

• Stacking stones perfectly without mortar.

• Constructing buildings underground.

• Building with wooden structures.

• Use of iron tools for construction.

What was the purpose of the Inca quipus?

• To decorate their temples.

• To serve as a religious artifact.

• To keep records of population and resources.

• To write stories and legends.

Who was at the top of the Inca social hierarchy?

• The Military General

• The High Priest

• The Chief Farmer

• The Sapa Inca

What belief system did the Incas follow that involved spirits in nature?

• Shamanism

• Monotheism

• Animism

• Polytheism

Which natural element was most important in Inca religious practices?

• The ocean

• The forest

• The sun

• The wind

How did the Incas primarily expand their empire?

• Through constant warfare and conquest.

• By forming alliances and trade agreements.

• By purchasing land from neighboring tribes.

• Through religious conversion of other tribes.

What was a major challenge the Incas faced with the arrival of Europeans?

• Introduction of new diseases.

• Loss of their religious beliefs.

• Inability to trade with other tribes.

• Lack of resources to build new cities.

What was the role of local rulers in the Inca provinces?

• To collect taxes and report to the Sapa Inca.

• To lead religious ceremonies.

• To train the Inca army.

• To manage trade routes.