IMPERIO INCA

Based on archaeological evidence, when and where did the Inca Empire originate?

• Around 900 AD in the central Andes.

• Around 1200 AD in the northern part of present-day Peru.

• In the 15th century with Pachacútec.

• From Lake Titicaca with Manco Capac.

Which two figures are central to the main legends explaining the origin of the Inca Empire?

• Pachacútec and Túpac Inca Yupanqui.

• Wari and Tiwanaku.

• Ayar Manco and Manco Capac.

• Inca Garcilaso de la Vega and the Sun.

During the first expansion, the Inca elite was consolidated and organized into which two sectors?

• Chancas and Lupacas.

• Hanan and Urin.

• Coastal and Sierra.

• Economic and Administrative.

The "Great Inca Expansion" primarily took place during which century?

• 9th century.

• 12th century.

• 15th century.

• 16th century.

Which Inca ruler expanded the empire south to the Maule River in Chile and north to Quito?

• Pachacuti

• Huayna Capac

• Tupac Yupanqui

• Atahualpa

What was the consequence of Huayna Capac's decision to divide the Inca Empire between his two sons, Huascar and Atahualpa?

• It led to a period of unprecedented peace and prosperity.

• It strengthened the empire's defenses against external threats.

• It resulted in a civil war between the two brothers.

• It established a new system of shared governance.

What was the ultimate fate of Atahualpa, the Inca ruler, after his victory in the civil war?

• He ruled the unified Inca Empire for many years.

• He was captured and executed by Francisco Pizarro.

• He voluntarily abdicated his throne.

• He formed an alliance with the Spanish conquistadors.

What was a notable characteristic of the Inca Empire's infrastructure?

• Extensive use of wheeled vehicles for transport.

• A vast network of roads and messenger runners.

• Advanced naval fleets for oceanic trade.

• Development of a complex written language.