Incas Review

In which mountain range did the Incas live?

• Himalayan mountains

• Andes mountains

• Rocky mountains

• Appalachian mountains

The Inca empire was the largest empire ever seen in the Americas

• TRUE

• FALSE

What was challenging about living in the mountains?

• Cold climate

• Rocky land

• Less oxygen

• All answers are correct

The Sapa Inca (emperor) was believed to be directly related to which god?

• Illapa, the weather god

• Pachamama, the earth god

• Inti, the sun god

• Viracocha, the creation god

What was unusual about the mummified bodies of former Sapa Incas?

• They were treated as if still alive

• The skin became soft and squishy

• People would throw tomatoes at it

• It was set on fire during a special ceremony

What are the Inca most known for?

• Inventing a system of writing

• Being expert builders and craftsmen

• Creating taxidermy llamas

• Making the first tortillas

Which of the following did the Incas build?

• A system of roads

• Rock tunnels

• Suspension bridges

• All answers are correct

What was a quipu?

• A string tool with knots, used for keeping records

• A type of weapon

• A special ceremony used for human sacrifice

• A breed of llama

What was the capital city of the Inca?

• Machu Picchu

• Tenochtitlan

• Cusco

• Lima

Which animal did the Incas often use for meat, wool, and labor?

• Horses

• Llamas

• Mountain lions

• Rams