Inca Civilization Worksheet
Explore the fascinating history, culture, and achievements of the ancient Inca civilization with this comprehensive worksheet for Grade 8 social studies students.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. The Inca Empire was primarily located in which mountain range?
Rocky Mountains
Andes Mountains
Himalayan Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
2. What was the capital city of the Inca Empire?
Tenochtitlan
Machu Picchu
Cusco
Tikal
3. The Inca used a system of knotted ropes called to record information and keep numerical data.
4. The primary god of the Inca was the sun god, known as .
5. The Inca built an extensive network of to connect their vast empire.
6. The Inca developed a written language similar to hieroglyphics.
True
False
7. The Inca were skilled stonemasons, known for their precise and mortarless construction.
True
False
8. Describe the importance of high-altitude farming techniques, such as terraces, to the Inca civilization.
9. Observe the map below showing the extent of the Inca Empire. Based on the map, identify two modern-day countries that were part of the Inca Empire.
