Rise and Fall of the Inca Empire

The Inca Empire rose in the 13th century in the Andes, with Cusco as its capital. Leaders like Pachacuti expanded the empire through conquest and organization, creating a sophisticated state with a centralized structure. The economy thrived on agriculture and infrastructure, while Quechua unified the people. However, internal strife and Spanish conquest led to its fall in the 16th century. Despite this, the Inca legacy endures in Andean culture and architecture.

Who were the legendary founders of Cusco according to Inca mythology?

• Pachacuti and Tupac Amaru

• Manco Capac and Mama Oclo

• Huascar and Atahualpa

• Sinchi Roca and Loca Yupanqui

Which Inca leader is credited with reorganizing the kingdom and initiating a campaign of conquest?

• Huascar

• Pachacuti

• Atahualpa

• Manco Capac

What was the Inca Empire's administrative structure known as?

• Quechua

• Capac Nan

• Mitia

• Tawantinsuyu

What was the primary economic activity of the Inca Empire?

• Fishing

• Mining

• Agriculture

• Trade

What language was used to foster a shared identity across the Inca Empire?

• Spanish

• Aymara

• Nahuatl

• Quechua

What internal conflict contributed to the weakening of the Inca Empire?

• A war with the Aztecs

• A civil war between Huascar and Atahualpa

• A rebellion led by Tupac Amaru

• A drought that affected agriculture

Who led the Spanish forces that captured Atahualpa?

• Pedro de Alvarado

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernán Cortés

• Francisco Pizarro

What was the outcome of the ransom paid for Atahualpa's release?

• He was released and returned to power

• He was executed despite the ransom being paid

• He was sent to Spain as a prisoner

• He escaped and continued to lead the Inca

Which Inca leader continued to resist Spanish control after the fall of the empire?

• Pachacuti

• Huascar

• Tupac Amaru

• Manco Capac

What aspects of the Inca Empire's legacy continue to influence the Andean region today?

• Military tactics

• Cultural, architectural, and linguistic heritage

• Political systems

• Economic practices