MISH MASH
This ancient civilization is known for its famous site, Machu Picchu.
What is the Inca Empire?
One of the major challenges the Inca faced was providing this essential resource for their large population.
What is food?
The Inca built this extensive road system to connect their vast empire and facilitate travel.
What is Qhapaq Ñan?
The Inca Empire was primarily located in this modern-day country.
What is Peru? Or parts of Ecuador, parts of Chile, parts of Bolivia?
The Inca Empire was divided into four regions, which are collectively known as this term.
What is Tahuantinsuyo?
The Inca Empire covered a vast area, making this aspect of governance particularly difficult.
What is communication?
This method used by the Inca involved using strings to record information and data.
What is quipu?
This city served as the capital of the Inca Empire and was a major political and religious center.
What is Cuzco?
This language was spoken by the Inca people and is still used by many in the Andes today.
What is Quechua?
This geographical feature posed a significant challenge for travel and trade within the Inca Empire.
What are the Andes Mountains?
The Inca developed these agricultural terraces to grow crops on steep mountain slopes.
What are terraces?
The Inca Empire reached its height during the reign of this famous ruler, known for expanding the empire significantly.
What is Pachacuti?
This term refers to the Inca's system of labor contributions, which was essential for building infrastructure.
What is mita?
The Inca had to deal with this natural disaster that could lead to flooding and erosion during the rainy season.
What are the monsoons?
This type of potato preservation technique resulted in a food source that could be stored for long periods.
What is chuno?
The Inca Empire was established in the early 15th century and lasted until the Spanish conquest in this century.
What is the 16th century?