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