Ancient Agricultural Terraces of the Andes
  • 1. What are the main purposes of agricultural terraces in the Andes?
A) To store water for irrigation
B) To prevent soil erosion and maximize arable land
C) To serve as homes for farmers
D) To plant crops in a random pattern
  • 2. Which civilization is most known for its use of agricultural terraces in the Andes?
A) Aztec civilization
B) Maya civilization
C) Nazca civilization
D) Inca civilization
  • 3. What is the Spanish term commonly used for agricultural terraces?
A) Sustento
B) Andenes
C) Cultivos
D) Laderas
  • 4. How do terraces help with water management?
A) They collect and store all the rainwater
B) They direct water away from crops
C) They create artificial lakes
D) They slow down water runoff and allow moisture retention
  • 5. What social structure commonly supported terrace farming in the Andes?
A) Meritocratic hierarchy
B) A feudal system
C) Individual land ownership
D) A communal labor system
  • 6. What environmental challenge do terraces help to mitigate?
A) Flooding
B) Soil erosion
C) Drought
D) Desertification
  • 7. What type of crops were primarily grown on these terraces?
A) Cotton and tobacco
B) Rice and wheat
C) Barley and oats
D) Maize and quinoa
  • 8. What are the benefits of biodiversity in terraced farming?
A) Reduced time for harvest
B) Simplified planting processes
C) Increased pest resistance and resilience
D) Higher profits from monoculture
  • 9. How did the Inca manage their terraced fields?
A) By rotating fields every year
B) With chemical fertilizers
C) With sophisticated irrigation systems
D) By using only rainwater
  • 10. What role did the llama play in terrace farming?
A) Crop pollinator
B) Source of milk and meat
C) Provider of fertilizer
D) Pack animal for transporting goods
  • 11. What materials were often used to build Andean terraces?
A) Stone and earth
B) Concrete and metal
C) Wood and plastic
D) Bamboo and reeds
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