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Inca Civilization Worksheet

Explore the fascinating history and culture of the Inca Civilization with this engaging worksheet for Grade 5 students.

Grade 5 Social studies HistoryInca Civilization
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D2.His.1.3-5

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IncaCivilizationHistorySouth AmericaAncient
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Inca Civilization Exploration

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences where appropriate.

1. The Inca civilization was located in which continent?

a

North America

b

Asia

c

South America

d

Africa

2. What was the capital city of the Inca Empire?

a

Tenochtitlan

b

Cuzco

c

Machu Picchu

d

Lima

3. The Inca used a system of knotted ropes called   to keep records.

4. The Inca built an extensive network of   to connect their vast empire.

5. Describe one reason why the Inca built terraces on mountainsides for farming.

6. The Inca developed a written language similar to hieroglyphs.

T

True

F

False

7. The llama was an important animal to the Inca for transportation and resources.

T

True

F

False

Look at the map below showing the extent of the Inca Empire.

Map of Inca Civilization

8. Based on the map and your knowledge, explain how the geography of the Andes Mountains influenced the Inca way of life and empire building.