Objective SWBAT tour the ruins of the Inca Empire!

Objective SWBAT locate the Inca Empire on a map. SWBAT explain how the geography of the Inca Empire affected its economy.

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Living in the mountains led to many problems… …but fortunately the Incas had smart solutions!

PROBLEM The steep slopes of the Andes Mountains made it difficult to grow crops. SOLUTION The Incas cut terraces into the slopes of the Andes Mountains.

PROBLEM The steep slopes of the Andes Mountains made travel difficult. SOLUTION The Incas built suspension bridges.

WELCOME TO THE INCA JOB FAIR!

INCA QUIZ!

1. On this map, where was the Inca Empire located? A. J B. K C. L D. M

2. The Inca Empire was located in all of the following modern-day countries EXCEPT: A. Chile B. Peru C. Mexico D. Ecuador

3. Where did the Incas settle? A. On an island B. In the desert C. In the mountains D. In the jungle

4. The Inca Empire stretched over 2,500 miles. To communicate across this vast distance: A. the Incas lit an enormous fire at the top of a mountain which could be seen from miles away. B. the Incas used runners called chasquis to relay messages from one place to another. C. the Incas invented a horn that made a sound that could travel hundreds of miles. D. the Incas attached written messages to trained pigeons.

5. In order to farm corn and potatoes on steep slopes, A. the Incas built terraces. B. the Incas built dikes. C. the Incas built aqueducts. D. the Incas built chinampas.

6. Which of the following is NOT true about the Sapa Inca? A. The Sapa Inca was the supreme leader of the Inca Empire. B. The Sapa Inca was believed to be a descendant of the sun god. C. The Sapa Inca was often carried around Cuzco on a golden litter. D. The Sapa Inca married one woman, the most beautiful of the Chosen Women.

7. Inca farmers were required to give the Sapa Inca 2/3 of their crops. What did the Sapa Inca most likely do with these crops? A. burn them in honor of Inti, the sun god B. host a huge feast for the royal family and nobles C. distribute them to the sick, disabled, and elderly D. give them to nearby tribes to convince them to join the empire

8. Which of the following is NOT true about Chosen Women? A. Chosen Women were allowed to have children. B. Chosen Women served the temple to please the gods. C. Chosen Women were selected around the age of eight. D. Chosen Women were often the most beautiful of all Inca girls.

9. Which of the following is NOT true about the Mayans, Aztecs, and Incas? A. All three civilizations were polytheistic. B. All three civilizations had slaves. C. All three civilizations sacrificed humans. D. All three civilizations had a ruler at the top of the social pyramid.

10. Why did the Incas sacrifice children? A. The Incas valued children, so sacrificing them showed deep respect to the gods. B. The Incas did not value children, so sacrificing them did not bother anyone. C. Children are small, so the Incas could easily carry them up a mountain and sacrifice them there. D. Children sometimes misbehave, and sacrificing them was believed to be a proper punishment.

11. According to legend, the Incas believed that they would find their home when they received a sign from the gods. What was the sign? A. a river would flow up a mountain B. an eagle, with a snake its mouth, would perch on a cactus C. a clearing would appear in the middle of a vast jungle D. the earth would swallow the son of the sun god’s magical staff

12. Archaeologists have found the following artifact buried in Cuzco. This artifact is believed to have been used instead of: A. the wheel. B. cement. C. writing. D. money.

13. This image shows the Inca city of: A. Cuzco B. Tenochtitlan C. Machu Picchu D. Chichen Itza

14. Inca architecture is most famous for: A. massive stone structures B. one hundred foot tall temples C. decorated columns D. grand archways