Empires before European Colonization

Who was the ninth ruler of the kingdom of Cuzco?

• Pachacuti

• Francisco Pizarro

• Aztec

• Mayan

What was the name of the empire started by Pachacuti?

• Tawantinsuyu

• Aztec Empire

• Mayan Empire

• Inca Empire

Which empire was the largest in the Americas at the time of European conquest?

• Aztec Empire

• Mayan Empire

• Inca Empire

• Kingdom of Cuzco

What was the purpose of Machu Pichu?

• An estate for Pachacuti

• A religious temple

• A military fortress

• A trading center

How did the Incas tax their people?

• Through formal coinage

• Through labor dedication

• Through agricultural produce

• Through trade agreements

Who was the Spanish conquistador that conquered the Inca Empire?

• Pachacuti

• Francisco Pizarro

• Aztec

• Mayan

How long did the Inca Empire last before being conquered?

• 50 years

• 100 years

• 150 years

• 200 years

How many men did Francisco Pizarro have when he conquered the Inca Empire?

• Several hundred

• Thousands

• Tens of thousands

• Millions

What was the name of the system used by the Incas to tax their people?

• Mit'a system

• Coinage system

• Labor system

• Trade system