Inca Empire

What was the capital city of the Inca Empire?

• Quito

• Machu Picchu

• Cusco

• Lima

What architectural technique did the Inca use to build structures like Machu Picchu?

• Adobe construction

• Steel framing

• Ashlar masonry

• Concrete reinforcement

What staple crop did the Inca cultivate in terraces on the mountainsides?

• Rice

• Wheat

• Potatoes

• Maize (corn)

Which deity was considered the most important in Inca religion?

• Pachamama

• Viracocha

• Quilla

• Inti

What technology did the Inca use to communicate across their vast empire?

• Smoke signals

• Drum signals

• Chasquis runners

• Carrier pigeons

Which famous Inca emperor led the conquest of the Chimu Empire?

• Manco Inca

• Pachacuti

• Huayna Capac

• Atahualpa

What was the name of the road system built by the Inca to connect their empire?

• Inca Route

• Inca Trail

• Inca Path

• Inca Road

What was the purpose of the agricultural terraces built by the Inca?

• To create flat areas for farming on steep mountain slopes

• To serve as burial grounds for the Inca people

• To create water reservoirs for fishing

• To build housing for the Inca leaders

What was the name of the Inca festival celebrating the sun god Inti?

• Inti Raymi

• Inca Solstice

• Sun Fest

• Inti Fiesta

What metalworking technique were the Inca known for?

• Casting

• Welding

• Forging

• Soldering