Inca Empire: Society and Structure

The video tutorial introduces an assignment on the Inca Empire, providing instructions for completion and submission. It covers the historical context, expansion, and achievements of the Inca Empire, including its society, government, and infrastructure. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of effort and provides support for students to complete the assignment.

What is the main focus of the assignment on the Inca Empire?

• The rise and fall of the Roman Empire

• The expansion and society of the Inca Empire

• The technological advancements of the Aztecs

• The cultural practices of the Mayans

What was the initial organization of people in the Andean valley before the rise of the Inca Empire?

• Feudal states

• Decentralized clans

• Centralized kingdoms

• Nomadic tribes

Who were the founders of the Kingdom of Cusco?

• Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo

• Viracocha and Inti

• Pachacuti and Tupac Inca

• Atahualpa and Huascar

By 1533, how large was the Inca Empire in terms of miles from north to south?

• 1,200 miles

• 2,400 miles

• 3,600 miles

• 4,800 miles

What led to the disintegration of the Inca Empire?

• A natural disaster

• Economic collapse

• A civil war

• Spanish conquest

What is Machu Picchu best known for?

• A modern city

• An ancient estate in the Andes

• A large desert

• A coastal fortress

What type of farming did most Inca commoners practice?

• Industrial farming

• Subsistence farming

• Commercial farming

• Aquaculture

What was the capital of the Inca Empire?

• Cusco

• Quito

• Lima

• Santiago

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

• A local governor

• A religious leader

• A military general

• The sole ruler and descendant of the gods

How did the Incan government fund public works?

• By selling agricultural products

• Through citizen labor as a form of tribute

• By trading with other empires

• Through taxes