WorksheetsLesson 25: Inca Empire Quiz
Total questions: 62
Worksheet time: 31mins
What was the primary method used by the Incas to communicate across their empire?
They used smoke signals.
They used a system of runners called chasquis.
They used telegraph.
They communicated through written letters.
Until what year did the Inca Empire exist before it was conquered by Spanish explorers?
1400 C.E.
1500 C.E.
1532 C.E.
1600 C.E.
What was the role of the Sapa Inca in the Inca Empire?
He was a low-ranking official.
He was responsible for trade relations only.
He was the emperor who helped expand the territory.
He was a religious leader only.
Which aspects of Inca society will you learn about from this lesson?
Military strategies and naval expeditions.
Class structure, family life, religion, and relations with other peoples.
Economic policies and foreign diplomacy.
Technological innovations and scientific discoveries.
What geographical feature did the Inca Empire stretch along?
The Amazon River
The Andes mountain range
The Sahara Desert
The Rocky Mountains
Which of the following modern countries was NOT part of the Inca Empire?
Peru
Chile
Argentina
Brazil
What was the primary location of the Moche civilization?
Along the southern coast of Peru
Along the northern coast of Peru
In the high mountains of southern Peru
Near the Amazon Basin
According to legend, from whom are the Incas descended?
The god of fire
The god of earth
The sun god
The god of water
Who led the Incan army against the Chancas when the Incan emperor fled?
A) Pachacuti
B) Topa Inca
C) Yupanqui
D) Chancas
What was the outcome of the battles against other nearby tribes under the leadership of Pachacuti and Topa Inca?
A) The Incan empire weakened
B) The Incan army became smaller
C) The Incan army became larger and more skilled
D) The Incan empire isolated itself
By what year did the Incas control almost every major group in the central Andes region?
1450
1470
1500
1600
What were the main routes used by the Incas to manage their empire?
The coastal road and the mountain road
The coastal road and the inland road
The northern road and the southern road
The eastern road and the western road
How did the Incas' road system compare to that of ancient Rome according to some historians?
Less impressive
Equally impressive
More impressive
Not comparable
What was the purpose of the shelters built along the Inca roads?
To store food and water
To serve as trading posts
To provide a place to rest
To act as military outposts
How far could messages travel in a day using the Inca relay system?
50 miles
100 miles
150 miles
200 miles
Which of the following best describes the class structure of Incan society?
A single class system
Two class system: nobles and commoners
Three class system: the emperor and his family, nobles, and commoners
No class system
What does "Incan by blood" refer to in the context of Incan society?
Descendants of the original tribes of the Andes
People chosen by the emperor
Individuals who performed military services
People whose families were originally from the capital city
Who was at the top of Incan society and believed to be descended from Inti, the sun god?
The Sapa Inca
The Coya
A noble
A curaca
What did the Spanish observe when they arrived in Cuzco in the 1500s?
Simple wooden structures
Fine gardens and golden statues
Textile markets
Military parades
What privileges did the Incan nobles enjoy?
Paying taxes
Gifts of land, servants, and fine clothing
Limited clothing
No right to marry more than one wife
What was the primary wife of the Sapa Inca called?
Coya
Inti
Capac
Hahua
What was required of the conquered nations in order to rule in the Incan empire?
They must be born in Cuzco
They must be wealthy
They must learn Incan laws and customs
They must win a competition
What was the primary occupation of most commoners in the Inca Empire?
Weavers
Farmers and herders
Road builders
Priests
What was the most important crop for the Incas, known for its ability to survive heavy frosts?
Corn
Peanuts
Potato
Beans
Who benefited from the food distributed by the Inca government?
Only the commoners
Warriors, temple priests, and people in need
Foreign traders
Government officials only
What is the person in the image likely representing?
A) A European knight
B) An Incan emperor
C) A Viking warrior
D) A Roman senator
What was the basic social unit of the Inca Empire called?
Tribe
Ayllu
Community
Village
What did each ayllu in the Inca Empire typically possess?
Its own language
Its own currency
Its own farmland and homes
Its own army
How did the size of an ayllu vary?
From small families to large clans
From small villages to large towns
From small tribes to large nations
From small groups to large communities
Who owned the land within an ayllu?
The individual families
The Inca emperor
The ayllu collectively
Local chieftains
Who were responsible for ensuring that all work in the ayllu was completed?
The Sapa Inca alone
The government officials
The leaders of the ayllu
The curacas
How were taxes paid in the Inca Empire?
In currency
In goods and labor
In gold only
No taxes were required
What did the leaders of an ayllu assign men to do as part of their responsibilities?
Teach in schools
Serve in the army
Work on government projects
Conduct trade
What tasks did young Incan girls typically perform as they grew older?
Weaving and cooking
Hunting and gathering
Metalworking
Stone carving
Where did most Incan children learn their responsibilities and skills?
In formal schools
From their elders in the ayllus
From foreign tutors
In city centers
What was the role of boys in Incan society as they grew up?
They learned to weave
They took care of animals and helped in the fields
They focused on artistic skills
They served as messengers
Which of the following was NOT a common practice for most commoner children in Incan society?
Receiving formal education
Learning crafts
Learning from elders
Keeping records
What did the Amautas teach to the sons of nobles in the Inca society?
Cooking and farming
Religion, geometry, history, military strategy, public speaking, and physical training
Art and music
Trade and economics
At what age did all boys in the Inca society receive a loincloth?
10
12
15
18
At what age could young men and women in the Inca society typically get married?
Men at 20 and women at 16
Men at 16 and women at 20
Both at 18
Men at 25 and women at 20
How did commoners and nobles differ in their living conditions in the Inca society?
Both lived in large, multi-room houses
Commoners lived in one-room houses while nobles had several rooms
Nobles lived in tents while commoners had adobe houses
There was no difference in their living conditions
What role did religion play in Incan society?
It was marginal and rarely influenced daily activities.
It was crucial and deeply influenced their daily lives.
It was only relevant during specific festivals.
It was forbidden and not practiced openly.
Who was Inti in Incan religion?
The god of war
The god of sun
The weather god and rain giver
The god of harvest
What was Paca Mama known for in Incan mythology?
Goddess of the moon
Earth Mother
Goddess of love
Protector of animals
Identify the role of Mama Cocha in Incan beliefs.
Goddess of the sea
Goddess of the wind
Goddess of the earth
Goddess of the rivers
What was Inti, the sun god, also the god of in Incan culture?
War
Agriculture
Sea
Death
Where did the high priest of the Incas work?
The Sun Temple in Cuzco
The Moon Temple in Lima
The Star Temple in Machu Picchu
The Earth Temple in the Sacred Valley
How did the Incas similar to the Maya and the Aztecs in their religious practices?
They used a solar calendar
They built pyramids
They offered sacrifices to the gods
They worshipped a single god
What was the primary role of priests in Incan society as described in the text?
To govern the empire
To perform rituals and sacrifices
To train soldiers
To build temples
Who were the "Chosen Women" in Incan society?
Women selected to become soldiers
Women chosen for their beauty and talent to learn Incan religion
Women elected to govern towns
Women trained as builders
At what age did many Chosen Women leave their convents, and what did some of them do afterwards?
At age 15, some became teachers or wives of nobles
At age 12, some started their own businesses
At age 18, some traveled abroad to study
At age 10, some joined the army
Who were the individuals in the Inca society that spent their entire lives serving Inti or fulfilling roles as wives of nobles or the emperor?
Common citizens
Chosen Women
Artisans
Priests
How did the Incas typically integrate other tribes into their empire?
By defeating them in war and then forcing them to join
By sending a delegate to negotiate their integration peacefully
By kidnapping the leaders of the tribes
By trading valuable goods for their allegiance
What was the alternative presented to tribes if they chose not to join the Inca Empire?
Exclusion from trade and economic benefits
War with the strong Incan army
Being taken as slaves
Forced migration to distant lands
What did the leaders of tribes that joined the Inca Empire retain?
Complete autonomy over their people
Some local power and right to keep their gods
Control over the Inca military forces
Rights to govern the entire empire
What was the benefit of living in a mountain range?
Lots of great farmland
Coastal land
Dolphins
Great protection
How did the Incans farm their high lands?
What class of people were the majority of Incans?
Nobles
What was a mit'a in Incan society?
A mandatory labor system for public works projects (a tax)
All of the following were common types of sacrifices to Incan gods EXCEPT...
Ilamas
guinea pigs
corn
When a culture decided to join the Incas what was the first thing they were required to do?
Build a temple to the sun god
What unique belief did the Incas have about lands conquered by the Sapa Inca?
Belonged to the Sapa Inca even after he dies
Belonged to the chasquis
