the inca civilization test review. on what continent did the inca live? south america
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The Inca Civilization
Test Review
On what continent did the Inca live?
South America
In what mountains did the Incas build their famous stone city?
Andes Mountains
What was the name of this city?
Machu Picchu
What was the capital of the Incan Empire?
Cuzco
What was the emperor called?
Sapa Inca
Who did the Inca believe the emperor was descended from?
Inti, the sun god
What did the Inca call themselves?
Children of the Sun
By what year did the Incas dominate South America?
1450
What countries in South America did the Inca inhabit?
Peru, Chile, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Argentina
What would the Incas do if they wanted a smaller tribe to join their empire?
Offer them protection, gifts, and power if they joined peacefully
What were some of the main crops grown by the Inca?
Beans, potatoes, corn, squash, tomatoes, and peppers
The watering of dry land by using streams, canals and pipes is called _________________.
irrigation
The technique of creating “steps” or raised, flat land for farming in rugged mountain areas is
called ___________________.
Terracing
How did the Incas protect against famine and poor harvests?
By storing large amounts of surplus food
What were llamas used for?
Carry goods, wool, and meat
What allowed the Incas to specialize?
Surplus of food
Who carried important messages from Cuzco to other cities?
Incan roadrunners
What types of bridges did the Inca build?
Pontoon, suspension, and pulley baskets
What were important buildings covered with?
Gold
How did the Incas pay taxes?
Paid with cloth, crops, and services
What led to the downfall of the Incas? What weakened their empire?
In 1526, after the death of the emperor, his sons had a war to gain
power.
Who conquered the Incas?
The Spanish
Why was it easy for them to defeat the Incas?
The war of the two brothers left the empire weak.
When did Francisco Pizarro’s army attack the Inca?
1531