LAH 1.4 Impact of the Inca ASSESSMENT (MC including SR/SD)

Who was the emperor of the Inca Empire called?

• Inti

• Sapa Inca

• Quipu

• Noble Chief

What crop was NOT grown by the Inca?

• Maize

• Quinoa

• Potatoes

• Wheat

What was the name of the labor tax system used by the Inca?

• Tribute

• Encomienda

• Mita

• Quipu

Which god was considered the most important in Inca religion?

• Viracocha

• Inti, the sun god

• Pachamama

• Huitzilopochtli

Which technology did the Inca use to record numbers and resources?

• Hieroglyphs

• Quipu

• Alphabet

• Codices

What natural barrier helped protect the Inca from enemies?

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Amazon River

• The Andes Mountains

• The Pampas

Why did the Inca build terraced farms?

• To increase trade with neighbors

• To grow crops on steep mountain slopes

• To create ceremonial spaces

• To decorate their empire

How did the Inca ensure that food was available during shortages?

• By buying food from neighbors

• By relying on rainfall

• By storing food in warehouses for redistribution

• By importing grain from Europe

How were religion and politics connected in the Inca Empire?

• Priests and nobles shared power equally

• The emperor was believed to be a descendant of the sun god Inti

• Religious leaders ruled the military

• Farmers could become priests after labor service

Which was a drawback of the Inca political system?

• Local communities had little freedom

• It lacked organization

• It had no system of communication

• Officials reported only to local chiefs