American And Andean Civilization Part Three

Question 1

What is terrace farming?

Answer 1

A farming method perfected by mostly farmers to cultivate crops on the slopes of the Andes

Terrace farming involves creating stepped levels on mountainsides to optimize agricultural production.

Question 2

What significant crop was created by the Incas?

Answer 2

Potato

The Incas are credited with perfecting the cultivation of potatoes, which became a staple in their diet.

Question 3

What was the capital city of the Inca Empire?

Answer 3

Cusco

Cusco served as the administrative and political center of the Inca Empire.

Question 4

What is Machu Picchu known for?

Answer 4

Religious center located high in the Andes

Machu Picchu is an iconic archaeological site that reflects Inca architecture and spirituality.

Question 5

When was Machu Picchu discovered?

Answer 5

1911

The site was brought to global attention by historian Hiram Bingham.

Question 6

Who conquered the Inca Empire?

Answer 6

Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro

Pizarro led the expedition that resulted in the fall of the Inca Empire.

Question 7

What valuable resources did the Spanish seek from the Incas?

Answer 7

Gold and silver

The conquest was driven by the desire for wealth, specifically precious metals.

Question 8

Who was the last emperor of the Inca Empire?

Answer 8

Atahualpa

Atahualpa was captured and executed by the Spanish, marking the end of the Inca Empire.

Question 9

True or False: The Inca civilization was monotheistic.

Answer 9

False

The Inca were polytheistic, worshiping many gods.

Question 10

What common recreational activity did the Incas participate in?

Answer 10

Ballgame

The Inca civilization had a traditional ballgame that was an important part of their culture.

Question 11

What was the primary means of transportation for the Incas?

Answer 11

Foot

The Inca civilization did not have any means of transportation other than walking.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: The Incas were mostly _______.

Answer 12

vegetarian

Their diet primarily consisted of crops such as beans, squash, and the ‘three sisters’ farming method.

Question 13

What are the ‘three Rice Sisters’ in Inca agriculture?

Answer 13

Beans, squash, and corn

The ‘three sisters’ refers to the intercropping of these three staple crops, which benefited from each other’s growth.