Lesson 6.3 Quiz

What geographical feature significantly shaped the Incan civilization?

• The Amazon Rainforest

• The Andes Mountains

• The Atacama Desert

• The Pampas Grasslands

How did the Incas adapt their agriculture to the Andes Mountains?

• By building aqueducts

• By creating floating gardens

• By cutting terraces

• By practicing slash-and-burn agriculture

Who was the greatest of the Sapa Incas according to the text?

• Huayna Capac

• Pachacuti

• Atahualpa

• Manco Capac

What was the extent of the Incan Empire at its peak under Huayna Capac?

• It stretched 1,000 miles

• It stretched 2,500 miles

• It stretched 5,000 miles

• It stretched 10,000 miles

What was a key feature of Incan society?

• There was a strict caste system

• There was private ownership of land

• Commoners and nobles both worshipped many gods

• Trade was conducted using a complex currency system

What was the primary role of commoners in Incan society?

• They were mainly traders and merchants

• They provided labor for farming, building, and serving in the army

• They were responsible for religious ceremonies

• They acted as scribes and record keepers

What did the Incas not use in their stone architecture?

• Large stone blocks

• Mortar or cement

• Skilled craftsmanship

• Engineering techniques

How long was the Incan road system that facilitated trade and communication within the empire?

• 5,000 miles

• 10,000 miles

• 15,000 miles

• 20,000 miles

Which ancient civilization is known for building the city of Machu Picchu?

• Aztecs

• Mayans

• Incas

• Olmecs