10 Questions
What farming technique did the Inca use to overcome the limited flat land in the region?
Terrace farming
How did the Inca modify mountainsides for farming purposes?
Formed large steps and built retaining walls
What precious materials were used by the Inca to create ornate objects like figurines?
Gold, copper, and silver
What geographical challenge did the mountains pose for the Inca civilization?
Reduced flat land for farming
Why was terrace farming important for the Inca empire's prosperity?
To provide a stable food source at high altitudes
What role did retaining walls play in the Inca's farming technique?
To prevent soil erosion on the mountainsides
In what way did the Inca civilization differ from the Aztecs in terms of farming techniques?
Aztecs used vertical farming, while the Inca used terracing
What was one of the outcomes of the Inca civilization being able to farm in mountainous regions?
Creating symbols and ornate objects made of precious metals
Why was it essential for the Inca to develop innovative farming techniques in their region?
To overcome geographic obstacles and ensure food production
What impact did the prosperity of the Inca civilization have on their ability to mine precious metals?
Enabled them to mine precious metals and create symbolic figurines
Explore the geography of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca empires in the Western Hemisphere. Learn about the challenges these civilizations faced and how they developed advanced societies with unique cultures. Discover the locations of Mesoamerica and the Andes mountain range where these empires thrived.
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