Vocabulary

Question 1

Geographical region in South America where the Incan Civilization was located.

Answer 1

Andes Mountains

Question 2

High, flat areas that are located in a mountainous region

Answer 2

Plateaus

Question 3

A group of countries or region controlled by one ruler

Answer 3

Empire

Question 4

To preserve a body by embalming it and wrapping it in cloth

Answer 4

Mummify

Question 5

Belief in or worship of more than one god

Answer 5

Polytheistic

Question 6

An all-powerful emperor who ruled the Inca government. Means “the only Inca.”

Answer 6

Sapa Inca

Question 7

An Incan family unit of 10-20 people that lived and worked together

Answer 7

Ayllu

Question 8

A flat, level area carved into a slope. Inca used these for farming

Answer 8

Terrace

Question 9

Human made channel across land that moves water from its source to where it’s needed for growing crops.

Answer 9

Irrigation Canals

Question 10

A vehicle consisting of a chair or bed carried on two poles by people or animals.

Answer 10

Litter

Question 11

A channel or canal made for moving water across land

Answer 11

Aqueduct

Question 12

A sacred place or thing.

Answer 12

Huaca

Question 13

A work or labor tax

Answer 13

Mita