Exploring the Inca Empire

What does Tahuantinsuyo mean?

• The Central Region

• The Three Regions

• The Four Regions

• The Five Regions

Did specialized soldiers in the Inca Empire receive formal training?

• Yes, specialized soldiers in the Inca Empire received formal training.

• Yes, but only in basic combat skills.

• No, they relied solely on their natural abilities.

• No, specialized soldiers were not trained at all.

Who expanded the Inca Empire into Ecuador?

• Manco Inca

• Atahualpa

• Pachacuti

• Huayna Capac

What did huacas represent in Indigenous society?

• Huacas represented sacred objects or places with spiritual significance.

• Huacas were common household items used daily.

• Huacas represented political leaders in Indigenous society.

• Huacas were primarily used for agricultural purposes.

What was the capital of the Inca Empire?

• Lima

• Quito

• Santiago

• Cusco

What led to the weakening of the Inca Empire?

• Cultural advancements in agriculture

• Support from neighboring empires

• Economic prosperity from trade

• Civil wars, Spanish conquest, and disease outbreaks.

Did the Inca leaders prefer warfare over negotiation?

• Inca leaders primarily relied on trade agreements.

• Warfare was not a significant part of Inca strategy.

• Yes, Inca leaders preferred warfare over negotiation.

• Inca leaders avoided warfare and preferred diplomacy.

Where was Atahualpa captured by the Spanish?

• Bogotá, Colombia

• Quito, Ecuador

• Cajamarca, Peru

• Lima, Peru

Could mindalas trade outside their ethnic group?

• Yes, mindalas can trade outside their ethnic group.

• Mindalas are prohibited from trading with outsiders.

• No, mindalas can only trade within their ethnic group.

• Mindalas can trade, but only with specific ethnic groups.

Was the conquest of Ecuador easy due to local unity?

• Yes, local unity made the conquest easier.

• The conquest faced no significant resistance from locals.

• Local tribes united to support the conquerors.

• No, the conquest of Ecuador was not easy due to local unity.