Exploring Inca Culture

What is a defining feature of Inca architecture?

• Use of brick and mortar construction.

• Design featuring elaborate domes and arches.

• Incorporation of large glass windows.

• Use of precisely cut stone blocks without mortar.

Which structure is considered a prime example of Inca engineering?

• Sacsayhuamán

• Machu Picchu

• Qorikancha

• Nazca Lines

What role did religion play in Inca society?

• Inca society was solely based on military power.

• Religion was irrelevant to Inca governance.

• Religion played a crucial role in Inca society, influencing governance, agriculture, and social structure.

• Religion only affected the arts and crafts of the Incas.

Who was the chief deity worshipped by the Incas?

• Inti

• Zeus

• Ra

• Quetzalcoatl

How did the Inca economy primarily function?

• The Inca economy was based solely on trade with neighboring tribes.

• The Inca economy relied heavily on a monetary system using gold coins.

• The Inca economy functioned through private land ownership and free market principles.

• The Inca economy primarily functioned through state-controlled agriculture and labor.

What was the main agricultural product of the Inca civilization?

• Wheat

• Potatoes

• Corn

• Rice

How was Inca society organized socially?

• Inca society had a flat structure with no social classes.

• Inca society was organized hierarchically with the Sapa Inca at the top, followed by nobles, priests, and commoners, structured into ayllus.

• Inca society was organized as a democracy with equal representation for all.

• Inca society was primarily organized around trade guilds and merchant classes.

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

• A religious figure responsible for rituals and ceremonies.

• A military leader in charge of the Inca army.

• The Sapa Inca was the emperor and supreme ruler of the Inca Empire.

• A local governor overseeing a specific region of the empire.

What agricultural techniques did the Incas use to adapt to their environment?

• Slash-and-burn agriculture

• Hydroponic farming

• Vertical gardening

• Terrace farming, irrigation systems, and crop rotation.

How did the Incas manage trade within their empire?

• The Incas managed trade through a network of roads, relay runners, and a barter system.

• The Incas used a currency system for trade.

• The Incas relied on ocean routes for all trade.

• Trade was managed solely by the emperor's decree.