Incan Empire Communication and Achievements

The video tutorial explores the achievements of the Incan Empire, focusing on their skills in organization, engineering, and the arts. It covers the Incan government's structured administration, welfare state, and communication systems. The engineering section highlights their architectural prowess and extensive road network. In arts, the Incas excelled in metalwork and textiles. The tutorial concludes with instructions for further reading and interactive resources.

What was the focus question discussed in the introduction of the Incan achievements?

• How did the Incas demonstrate great skill in warfare?

• How did the Incas trade with neighboring empires?

• What were the religious beliefs of the Incas?

• How did the Incas demonstrate great skill in organization, engineering, and the arts?

What was a key feature of the Incan administration?

• Lack of communication systems

• A well-ordered chain of command

• Decentralized power structure

• No record-keeping

What was the purpose of the 'kuas' in the Incan Empire?

• To act as a religious symbol

• To serve as a military unit

• To unify the empire and share history

• To divide the empire into smaller regions

How did the Incas ensure quick communication across their empire?

• By using carrier pigeons

• Through a network of messengers and roads

• By sending smoke signals

• Through a series of flags

What was a significant feature of Incan architecture?

• Use of bricks and mortar

• Stone structures held together without mortar

• Glass buildings

• Use of wooden structures

How long was the Incan road system?

• 20,000 miles

• 5,000 miles

• 10,000 miles

• 15,000 miles

What metals were primarily used in Incan metalwork?

• Steel and aluminum

• Iron and copper

• Silver and gold

• Bronze and tin

What fibers were used in Incan textiles?

• Nylon and polyester

• Cotton, alpaca, and vuna

• Hemp and flax

• Silk and wool

What should students do to further explore Incan roads?

• Visit a museum

• Write an essay

• Read pages 228 and 229 in the textbook

• Watch a documentary

Where can students find an interactive map of Incan roads?

• In the library

• On the PH school website with web code mxp 483

• In a travel guide

• In the textbook appendix