The Chavin / The Mochica / The Inca Quizito PART A
Name: __________________________________________________
Identify the Inca Ruler who led the army to defeat the Chancas?
a. Pachacuti
b. Inca Viracocha
c. Topa Inca
d. Hernan Cortez
Where did the Chancas come from?
a. Northern Peru
b. Lake Tititicaca
c. The Amazon Basin
d. Mexico
Name the Spanish Ruler who eventually conquered the Inca _ Francisco Pizarro
Which city was the most important to the Inca?
a. Tenochtitlan
b. Machu Picchu
Manco Capac was the… a. 3rd
c. Cuzco
b. 2nd
d. Tikal
c. 8th
d. 1st
Which of the following shows the greatest difference between the Inca and Aztecs?
a.
b.
c.
d.
The Inca were great engineers and the Aztec were not.
The Inca believed in many gods and the Aztec worshipped only Quetzalcoatal
The Inca had a complex tax collection system and the Aztec did not.
The Inca lived on the coast of Peru while the Aztecs were in northern Mexico.
What factor weakened the Inca Empire before the Spanish arrived?
a. Widespread disease
b. civil war
c. an attack from the Mochica
d. None of these
Which was the most important crop of the Inca?
a. Potato
b. Corn
c. Squash
d. Cacao beans
True/False: Write the word TRUE or FALSE for each sentence.
1.) The Inca Empire lasted much longer than the Aztec Empire. False
2.) Ayni was an Inca tax to help people in need. True
3.) The closest advisor to the empire was called “coya” False
4.) The altiplano is the largest wetland in the world. False
5.) We do not know what the Mochica and Chavin people called themselves. True
6.) The Pampas are found in the Amazon Rainforest. False
7.) The Llama was the most important animal to the Inca. True
8.) The Mochica civilization came after the Inca. False
9.) A Colca was a place to worship the gods. False
10.)
Machu Picchu was thought to be a very spiritual place. True
The Chavin / The Mochica / The Inca Quizito PART B
Name: __________________________________________________
Where did the Mochica people live?
a. Mochicitlan
b. Moche Valley
c. Machu Picchu d. It is a mystery.
Lake Tititcaca lies between modern-day
a. Mexico and Guatemala
b. Ecuador and Peru
c. Bolivia and Peru
d. Bolivia and Argentina
Who were allowed to use the Incan road systems?
a. Government officials
b. Military
c. The Emperor and Priests
d. A & B
The Inca Empire was divided into “allyus” which were
a. A small group of families b. social classes c. plots of land d. None of these
An archipelago is
a. A group of archaeologist b. a group of river systems
c. a group of islands
d. a vast grassland
Which of the following would NOT be in violation with Inca law?
a. Curse the gods
b. Sacrifice a child
c. Not paying taxes
d. Stealing
What did the Inca use to secure stones together?
a. Chinampas
b. A paste made of clay
c. A type of cement
d. None of these
Short Answer: Pick three out of the following five questions and write a short response in complete
sentences on the reverse side of this paper. Identify which #s you are responding to.
1. Describe the geographical characteristics of South America and how they differ from those of Central
America. South America has a much more rugged and diverse landscape than Central
America mainly due to the Andes Mountains and the Brazilian and Guiana Highlands.
These rugged landscapes, including the Altiplano, created a dry, and harsh environment.
Central America has more lowlands, with hills and a couple mountain ranges. However,
they are not as big as those of South America.
2. What was a quipu and how was it used? Why was it important? A quipu was a rope of varying
lengths and colors of string. The strings had knots on them to and this served as a means
of keeping records, for taxes, crop production, and even family history. They are
important today because, like books, they tell a story about the civilization. They were
important to the Inca because they helped the society keep track of important
information.
3. What advantage did Pizarro have which helped him defeat the Inca? Pizarro, like many Spanish
conquerors, had the advantage of horses and firearms but perhaps the biggest advantage
in his favor was that a civil war was already breaking out among the Inca due to a conflict
over rivaling leaders in 1527.
4. What are two of the most important contributions of the Inca? They were very advanced in their
stonework. They built structures which are still very stable and stranding to this day and
they did it by fitting the rocks together like puzzle pieces. They also managed to develop a
complex road system for trade and movement of members of the empire. This was a
great challenge due to the rugged landscape which they had to carve the roads into.
5. How do we know about the Mochica/Chavin? Why are they important? The main reason we know
about the the Mochica and Chavin is through their artwork which influenced the Inca
that came after them. Their artwork was very detailed and included pottery and
weavings which give archeologists clues about their beliefs and lifestyle.
Bonus Question:
Why was Inca Viracocha viewed as cowardly? He fled Cuzco after the threat of attack from the
Chancas.
What is a biome? A biome is a region with a distinct climate and plant/animal life.