The Rise and Fall of the Inca Empire: Insights into Culture and Society

The video covers the rise and fall of the Inca Empire, which spread across present-day Peru, Ecuador, Chile, and Argentina. The empire was divided into four quarters, with Cusco as the capital. Inca society was structured with a monarchy led by the Sapa Inca, and religion played a significant role, with gods like Veerakosha and Inti being central. The Incas were known for their advanced infrastructure, including roads and stone buildings. The Spanish conquest in the 1500s led to the empire's downfall.

What was the capital city of the Inca Empire?

• Lima

• Machu Picchu

• Quito

• Cusco

How was the land divided among the Incas?

• Only for the king

• Equally among all families

• For the military and artisans

• Into three parts: for families, the sun god, and the king

Who was the sole ruler of the Inca Empire?

• The Apu

• The High Priest

• The Viceroy

• The Sapa Inca

Which god was considered the most important by the Incas?

• The moon goddess

• The god of rain

• Veerakosha

• Inti, the sun god

What was the significance of the Kori Kansha in Inca culture?

• It was a military fort

• It was a temple dedicated to the sun god

• It was a marketplace

• It was a school for noble children

What was the primary purpose of the Inca road system?

• For tourism

• For trade with other empires

• For religious pilgrimages

• For communication, moving troops, and transporting goods

What was a quipos used for in the Inca Empire?

• A musical instrument

• A tool for weaving

• A method for record-keeping using knots

• A weapon for hunting

Which of the following was a famous Inca building?

• The Colosseum

• The Moon Temple

• The Parthenon

• The Great Wall

Who was Tupac in the context of the Inca Empire?

• A Spanish conquistador

• A type of Inca building

• A prominent Inca leader

• A famous Inca god

What event marked the fall of the Inca Empire?

• A famine

• A natural disaster

• A civil war

• The arrival of a Spanish army