Inca Empire Knowledge Assessment

The video explores the Inca civilization, which thrived in the Andes Mountains of South America. It highlights the vastness of the Inca Empire, its government structure, and societal organization. The Incas expanded their empire through diplomacy and military might, offering gifts and education to integrate neighboring tribes. The video also covers the Inca economy, infrastructure, and the Mita tax system. Finally, it discusses the fall of the Inca Empire due to the Spanish conquest led by Francisco Pizarro.

What was the geographical extent of the Inca Empire at its peak?

• From Venezuela to Bolivia

• From Brazil to Peru

• From Mexico to Argentina

• From the border of present-day Colombia to Santiago, Chile

How was the Inca government similar to the Roman Empire?

• Both had a council of elders

• Both were divided into provinces with local governments

• Both had a single ruler with absolute power

• Both used a democratic system

What was a significant feature of Inca architecture?

• Buildings made entirely of clay

• Use of glass windows

• Use of wooden structures

• Stones cut to fit perfectly without mortar

What language did the Incas spread throughout their empire?

• Quechua

• Aymara

• Guarani

• Spanish

What was the Inca's preferred method of expanding their empire?

• Offering gifts and protection

• Conquering with their army

• Forming alliances with other empires

• Buying land from neighbors

What was the Mita system in the Inca Empire?

• A form of currency

• A type of military training

• A labor tax for public projects

• A religious ceremony

What was one benefit for tribes joining the Inca Empire?

• Autonomy in governance

• Exemption from taxes

• Access to Inca wealth and resources

• Freedom from military service

Who led the Spanish conquest that led to the fall of the Inca Empire?

• Christopher Columbus

• Francisco Pizarro

• Hernán Cortés

• Ferdinand Magellan

What advantage did the Spanish have over the Incas during the conquest?

• Support from other native tribes

• Larger army

• Advanced weaponry and horses

• Better knowledge of the terrain

By what year was the Inca society completely destroyed?

• 1532

• 1572

• 1552

• 1542