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 serve as homes for farmers
C) To store water for irrigation
D) To prevent soil erosion and maximize arable land
  • 2. Which civilization is most known for its use of agricultural terraces in the Andes?
A) Maya civilization
B) Nazca civilization
C) Aztec civilization
D) Inca civilization
  • 3. What is the Spanish term commonly used for agricultural terraces?
A) Andenes
B) Cultivos
C) Sustento
D) Laderas
  • 4. How do terraces help with water management?
A) They slow down water runoff and allow moisture retention
B) They direct water away from crops
C) They create artificial lakes
D) They collect and store all the rainwater
  • 5. What social structure commonly supported terrace farming in the Andes?
A) Individual land ownership
B) A feudal system
C) A communal labor system
D) Meritocratic hierarchy
  • 6. What environmental challenge do terraces help to mitigate?
A) Flooding
B) Soil erosion
C) Desertification
D) Drought
  • 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) Higher profits from monoculture
B) Increased pest resistance and resilience
C) Simplified planting processes
D) Reduced time for harvest
  • 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) Source of milk and meat
B) Provider of fertilizer
C) Pack animal for transporting goods
D) Crop pollinator
  • 11. What materials were often used to build Andean terraces?
A) Bamboo and reeds
B) Wood and plastic
C) Concrete and metal
D) Stone and earth
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