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