Inca Civilization – Flashcards
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Which country would you visit if you would want to see the Inca ruins?
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Peru.
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What aspect of Inca culture continues to the present day?
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Millions of people still speak the Quechua language.
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What would the Inca empire do if they wanted a smaller tribe to join there empire?
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Offer them powers and riches if they joined peacefully.
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Which of these is an opinion about the Inca empire?
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It's culture was more glorious than Rome's.
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Why were roads and bridges so important to the Inca empire?
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They made it easier for messengers, soldiers, and tradesman to move across large areas.
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What was unique about Inca architecture?
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The stones were cut so they fit perfectly together.
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How did the Incas protect against famine and poor harvests?
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By storing large quantities of surplus food.
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How was the Inca tax system different from ours?
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Incas paid tax in labor; we pay tax in money
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What is the significance, or importance, of the llama?
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The Incas used them to transport goods through their empire.
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How did the Inca army compare to Francisco Pizarro's army?
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Pizarro's army had deadlier weapons than the Inca army.
