- 1. Inca tribes first began to migrate into the Cusco Valley around the early 15th century, establishing what would become the heart of the Inca Empire, known for its strategic location and fertile land. The valley, surrounded by majestic mountains and rich in resources, offered the ideal environment for agriculture and livestock, allowing the Inca people to thrive. As these tribes settled, they brought with them their unique cultural practices, agricultural techniques, and sophisticated social structures. The emergence of the city of Cusco, which would later be revered as the navel of the world, marked the consolidation of power and influence among various tribes, unifying them under a singular vision of expansion and prosperity. The Incas constructed impressive terraces, intricate irrigation systems, and monumental architecture that reflected their advanced engineering skills and deep spiritual connection to the land. This period of migration and settlement laid the groundwork for the vast empire that would dominate large portions of South America, ultimately transforming the Cusco Valley into a vibrant center of trade, culture, and governance that resonated through the ages.
Which Inca leader is credited with founding the city of Cusco?
A) Manco Capac
B) Pachacuti
C) Atahualpa
D) Huayna Capac
- 2. What architectural style are the Inca known for in their construction of Cusco?
A) Wood
B) Concrete
C) Glass
D) Polygonal masonry
- 3. What significant event caused the decline of the Inca Empire in the Cusco valley?
A) Epidemic
B) Spanish Conquest
C) Drought
D) Inca Civil War
- 4. What animal was important in Inca culture and used for transportation in the Cusco valley?
A) Llama
B) Horse
C) Camel
D) Elephant
- 5. Which Inca religious festival celebrated the sun god?
A) Inti Raymi
B) Warachikuy
C) Mamacha Carmen
D) Quyllurit'i
- 6. Who was the Spanish conquistador who captured Cusco in 1533, leading to the downfall of the Inca Empire?
A) Francisco Pizarro
B) Diego de Almagro
C) Francisco de Orellana
D) Hernan Cortes
- 7. Who was the last Inca emperor, executed by the Spanish conquerors in 1533?
A) Huayna Capac
B) Atahualpa
C) Pachacuti
D) Manco Capac
- 8. What was the name of the Inca language spoken in the Cusco valley?
A) Nahuatl
B) Aymara
C) Guarani
D) Quechua
- 9. Which metal was most commonly used by the Inca for tools and weapons in the Cusco valley?
A) Gold
B) Iron
C) Silver
D) Bronze
- 10. Which Inca emperor was known for his architectural achievements in Cusco, including the construction of Machu Picchu?
A) Pachacuti
B) Manco Capac
C) Atahualpa
D) Huayna Capac
- 11. Which modern country was the Cusco valley located in?
A) Chile
B) Peru
C) Ecuador
D) Bolivia
- 12. What tribe moved into the Cusco valley?
A) Maya
B) Moche
C) Inca
D) Aztec
- 13. What geographic feature surrounded the Cusco valley?
A) Desert
B) Mountains
C) Ocean
D) Plains
- 14. What was the Inca system of record-keeping using a knotted string called?
A) Cuneiform
B) Papyrus
C) Quipu
D) Hieroglyphs
- 15. What was the name of the Inca creator god?
A) Pachamama
B) Viracocha
C) Inti
D) Quilla
- 16. What natural disaster destroyed much of Cusco in 1650?
A) Volcano eruption
B) Earthquake
C) Flood
D) Tsunami
- 17. What was the Inca name for their Empire?
A) Aztec Empire
B) Maya Kingdom
C) Chimu Civilization
D) Tawantinsuyu
- 18. What was the Inca practice of forced labor called?
A) Khipu
B) Ayllu
C) Mita
D) Agricultura
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