Inca Empire Knowledge Assessment

The video explores the remarkable innovations of the Inca Empire, a civilization that thrived in the Andes Mountains without a written language. It covers their advanced agricultural systems, extensive road network, unique quipu communication system, and impressive architectural feats. Despite their fall to the Spanish in the 16th century, the Inca's innovative spirit and resilience continue to inspire today.

What was the primary challenge faced by the Inca Empire due to its rapid expansion?

• Lack of resources

• Managing a vast territory

• Frequent invasions

• Cultural differences

Which innovation helped the Incas prevent soil erosion on steep slopes?

• Use of fertilizers

• Advanced irrigation systems

• Terracing methods

• Crop rotation

What was the primary crop grown by the Incas at different altitudes?

• Barley

• Wheat

• Potatoes

• Rice

How long was the road network built by the Incas?

• 10,000 miles

• 25,000 miles

• 15,000 miles

• 20,000 miles

What was the primary purpose of the Inca road network?

• To display wealth

• To facilitate trade and communication

• To mark territorial boundaries

• To connect religious sites

What was the quipu used for in the Inca Empire?

• Agricultural planning

• Recording data

• Religious rituals

• Military training

What was the Inca Empire's approach to communication without a written language?

• Symbolic carvings

• Oral storytelling

• Knotted strings

• Pictorial representations

What material did the Incas use to build their structures without mortar?

• Stone

• Brick

• Clay

• Wood

Which iconic structure is an example of Inca architectural precision?

• The Pyramids

• The Colosseum

• Machu Picchu

• The Great Wall

What was a significant feature of Inca architecture?

• Use of metal reinforcements

• Wooden frameworks

• Precision stone cutting

• Colorful murals