The Rise and Fall of the Incan Empire

What notable technological advancements were absent in the Inca Empire's construction and daily life?

• Advanced metallurgy and complex irrigation systems

• Wheels, horses, iron, and a written language

• Stone tools and basic agricultural techniques

• Astronomical observatories and advanced calendar systems

According to Inca legend, who led the ancestors to the fertile Cuzco Valley to establish their capital?

• Inti

• Viracocha

• Ayar Manco

• Pachacuti

How did Pachacuti become the ninth Inca ruler and transform the kingdom into an empire?

• He inherited the throne directly from his father, Viracocha.

• He successfully defended the capital against the Chanka tribe after his father and brother fled.

• He was chosen by the Sun God Inti to lead the Inca people.

• He discovered new lands and resources, leading to natural expansion.

What combination of factors significantly weakened the Inca Empire just before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors?

• A series of natural disasters and widespread famine.

• Internal rebellions from conquered territories and economic collapse.

• The death of Huayna Capac from European diseases and a subsequent civil war.

• Over-expansion of the empire and a lack of administrative control.