WorksheetsThe Inca: Lords of the Mountains
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
Fill in the blank: Inca, n. a civilization that thrived from 1438 to 1532 on the western coast of South America, including most of modern-day Peru and parts of ________, Ecuador, Bolivia.
Colombia
Argentina
Chile
Venezuela
What does the term 'geographical diversity' mean?
The presence of many different kinds of landforms, waterways, or other geographic features in a region.
The study of weather patterns in a specific area.
The measurement of population density in cities.
The classification of plants and animals in a region.
What is a plateau?
A large area of high, flat ground.
A deep valley between mountains.
A small hill covered with trees.
A narrow strip of land surrounded by water.
What does the word 'conquistador' mean?
The Spanish word for conqueror.
The Spanish word for explorer.
The Spanish word for merchant.
The Spanish word for traveler.
By the time the Spanish conquistadors arrived in the 1530s, the Inca Empire was the largest in the Americas.
True
False
Select two countries that were part of the Inca Empire's territory.
Brazil and Argentina
Peru and Ecuador
Chile and Colombia
Venezuela and Bolivia
'Geographical diversity' as used in the passage refers to:
The variety of physical features and locations in a region.
The number of people living in a region.
The economic activities in a region.
The political boundaries of a region.
A good pack animal was important to the Inca people because:
It helped transport goods across difficult terrain.
It was used for religious ceremonies only.
It provided entertainment for the people.
It was a symbol of wealth only.
Which animal is a smaller cousin of the camel?
Horse
Llama
Alpaca
Cow
How much weight can a llama carry in a day?
Up to 20kg
Up to 57kg
Up to 100kg
Up to 10kg
Fill in the blank: The Inca used llama wool for ______, its hide for rugs and coats, its waste for fuel and fertilizer, and its meat for food.
cloth
medicine
jewelry
weapons
What is the source of our own word for dried meat, jerky?
The source is the Inca word 'charqui' (/chahr*kee/), which referred to strips of dried meat.
The source is the French word 'jercaille', which referred to salted fish.
The source is the Spanish word 'jerquía', which referred to smoked ham.
The source is the Portuguese word 'jerquido', which referred to dried fruit.
The Inca supported the Sapa Inca and the rest of the empire by:
paying taxes and providing labor
trading with neighboring empires
building large fleets for overseas trade
importing goods from Europe
How did the Sapa Inca make sure that his will was carried out in his empire?
The Sapa Inca made sure his will was carried out in the empire by sending Government officials, like the He-Who-Sees-Everything, to travel the empire, making sure people obeyed laws and paid their taxes.
He relied solely on written laws and decrees sent by messengers to each village.
He allowed local leaders to make all decisions without interference from the central government.
He used only military force to ensure his will was followed, ignoring administrative officials.
What is the meaning of the word 'census'?
A) A type of tax
B) A count of the number of people living in a certain area
C) A government official
D) A marriage ceremony
According to the passage, what were some of the responsibilities of He-Who-Sees-Everything in the Inca Empire?
He-Who-Sees-Everything was responsible for visiting Inca villages, making people pay taxes, taking a census, and serving as a matchmaker by arranging marriages for the good of the empire.
He-Who-Sees-Everything was responsible for leading the Inca army into battle and training new soldiers.
He-Who-Sees-Everything was responsible for writing laws and delivering speeches to the people.
He-Who-Sees-Everything was responsible for building roads and maintaining the empire's irrigation systems.
Vocabulary: Fill in the blank. An ______ is a person who carries out a government duty.
official
artist
tourist
athlete
Where was the Maya civilization located?
The Yucatán Peninsula, covering parts of Mexico, Belize, Honduras, and Guatemala
Central Europe
Northern Africa
East Asia
What was the main way the Aztec expanded their empire?
Trade
Conquest
Peace treaties
Migration
Who was the ruler of the Aztec when Cortés first explored Mexico?
Moctezuma II
Atahualpa
Pachacuti
Huayna Capac
Cuauhtémoc
What system did the Inca build to help maintain their empire?
An advanced system of roads to maintain their empire.
A network of canals for trade.
A series of castles for defense.
A written code of laws.
Which of the following is a fact about Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations?
They all built large cities and had advanced societies.
They lived in Europe.
They spoke only English.
They invented the steam engine.
The Maya civilization disappeared around the year 900 CE.
True
False
The Aztec capital was Tenochtitlán.
True
False
Fill in the blank: A historical region that includes what are today the central and southern parts of Mexico and the northern parts of Central America is called _________.
Mesoamerica
Andalusia
Mesopotamia
Scandinavia
Fill in the blank: A society, or group of people, with similar religious beliefs, customs, language, and form of government is called a _________.
civilization
continent
ecosystem
colony
Fill in the blank: A group of peoples who have inhabited a region that includes parts of present-day Mexico and Central America from thousands of years ago to the present are called the _________.
Maya
Inuit
Zulu
Vikings
Fill in the blank: The style and construction of a building is known as _________.
architecture
biology
literature
chemistry
Fill in the blank: An expert in the study of ancient people and the objects from their time period that remain, generally including stones and bones, and pottery, is called an _________.
Archaeologist
Geologist
Biologist
Astronomer
Fill in the blank: A city that is an independent political state with its own ruling government is called a _________
city-state
metropolis
province
colony
Fill in the blank: A building with a religious use or meaning is called a _________.
temple
library
stadium
museum
Fill in the blank: A picture or symbol representing an idea, an object, a syllable, or a sound is called a _________.
hieroglyph
manuscript
alphabet
glyph
Fill in the blank: To give or to kill something for a religious purpose is called a _________
sacrifice
celebration
punishment
festival
Fill in the blank: The study of the stars, planets, and other features of outer space is called _________.
astronomy
geology
biology
meteorology
Fill in the blank: A year that has 366 days, or one more than all other years, and occurs every four years is called a _________?
leap year
solar year
fiscal year
common year
Fill in the blank: A day in which daytime and nighttime are about the same length, which happens twice every year, is called an _________
equinox
solstice
eclipse
aphelion
A day in which daytime and night time are about the same length, which happens twice every year, is called _______.
equinox
solstice
eclipse
zenith
A special event to mark a person’s entry into a certain group or status is called an _______.
initiation ceremony
farewell party
graduation speech
birthday celebration
A person who has the training or authority to carry out religious ceremonies or rituals is called a _______.
priest
carpenter
engineer
artist
A civilization that thrived in present-day central Mexico from 1325 to 1521 CE is called the _______.
Aztec
Inca
Maya
Olmec
Moving around often in search of food; not settled in one place is described as being _______.
nomadic
sedentary
urban
stationary
A group of countries or territories under the control of one government or one ruler is called an _______.
empire
colony
republic
federation
The ruler of an empire is called an _______.
emperor
minister
soldier
merchant
A raised road built over water to connect islands to a mainland is called a _______.
causeway
aqueduct
viaduct
embankment
A channel dug by people, used by boats or for irrigation, is called a _______.
canal
mountain
forest
desert
A person whose job is copying written information is called a _______.
scribe
artist
chef
pilot
An ancient book with handwritten pages or parts is called a _______.
codex
scroll
tablet
folio
A picture or drawing that stands for a word or phrase is called a _______.
pictogram
ideogram
phonogram
logogram
A chair attached to two beams and carried on the shoulders of several people is called a _______.
litter
stretcher
cart
wagon
A period of time in which a king or queen rules is called a _______.
reign
empire
dynasty
parliament
A civilization that thrived from 1438 to 1532 on the western coast of South America, including most of modern-day Peru and parts of Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia, is called the _______.
Inca
Maya
Aztec
Olmec
What is the Spanish word for conqueror?
conquistador
guerrero
viajero
pintor
What phrase means the presence of many different kinds of landforms, waterways, or other geographic features in a region?
geographical diversity
climate change
urban development
population density
What is a large area of high, flat ground called?
plateau
valley
delta
canyon
What is a group of families called?
clan
herd
fleet
colony
What South American mammal is valued for its long, woolly coat?
alpaca
jaguar
capybara
anteater
What South American mammal is valued for its endurance and for its woolly coat and meat?
llama
alpaca
capybara
guanaco
What is a count of the number of people living in a certain area called?
census
survey
election
parade
What do you call a person who carries out a government duty?
official
citizen
tourist
merchant
What phrase means a special gathering or event that has a religious purpose or theme?
religious ceremony
birthday party
sports event
music concert
