U2,C7 Birth of the Inca Empire

How did the Inca Empire obtain food for the emperor and his nobles?

• They collected crops and stored them to feed soldiers and help people during emergencies.
• The commoners worked and provided food for the emperor and his nobles.
• The government bought food from other empires.
• The emperor and his nobles grew their own crops.

What was the purpose of the network of roads built by the Inca Empire?

• To connect different parts of the empire to Cuzco, the capital city.
• To provide a way for the emperor to travel around the empire.
• To make it easier for the messengers to deliver messages using quipus.
• To allow commoners to visit the emperor in Cuzco.

What was the role of the Sapa Inca in the Inca Empire?

• To control the land and crops grown on it.
• To build the network of roads all over the empire.
• To collect tribute from the people.
• To carry messages using quipus.

What was the name of the capital city of the Inca Empire?

• Lima
• Cuzco
• Bogota
• Quito

Who was considered to be like a god in the Inca Empire?

• The emperor's servants
• The commoners
• The Sapa Inca
• The soldiers

How did the Inca Empire get things they needed instead of using money?

• They traded with other empires.
• They bought things from merchants.
• People gave things to the government as tribute.
• They grew everything they needed.

What was the purpose of the quipus in the Inca Empire?

• To carry the emperor on a golden litter
• To deliver messages quickly
• To store food for emergencies
• To collect tribute from the people

If you were an emperor or empress, how would you treat your people? Explain why.

Imagine you are a messenger for the Inca Empire. Describe a day in your life and what it would be like delivering important messages.