Inca Empire Knowledge Assessment

The video explores the hierarchical structure of the Inca Empire, focusing on the Sapa Inca's divine authority, the roles of nobles and government officials, and the unique quipu system for record-keeping. It delves into the economic and labor organization, highlighting the decimal system of governance and the strict laws regulating commoners' lives. The video also covers agricultural practices, the variety of crops grown, and the daily life of commoners, emphasizing the stability and reduced warfare threats within the empire.

What was the Sapa Inca considered to be a descendant of?

• The Moon Goddess

• The Sun God

• The Wind Deity

• The Earth Spirit

What was the role of the Koya in the Inca Empire?

• Religious figure

• Military leader

• Empress from the Sapa Inca's full sisters

• Head of agriculture

Who were the Capaco Incas?

• Nobles by blood

• Priests

• Foreigners

• Commoners

What did the Capaco Incas control?

• Foreign relations

• Trade routes

• Land and valuable resources

• Religious ceremonies

What was the quipu used for in the Inca Empire?

• Religious rituals

• Decorative purposes

• Keeping records

• Writing letters

What was the primary purpose of the quipu?

• To teach children

• To communicate with other tribes

• To record numerical data

• To decorate temples

How did the Inca Empire organize its populace for governance?

• By family names

• By occupation

• In decimal units

• By age groups

How did the Inca ensure efficient tax collection?

• By imposing heavy fines

• By understanding each household's activities

• By employing foreign tax collectors

• By using a written language

What was a requirement for commoners in the Inca Empire?

• To work in state-run enterprises

• To travel frequently

• To learn multiple languages

• To serve as priests

What was one of the main crops grown by Inca commoners?

• Rice

• Barley

• Wheat

• Corn