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What farming technique did the Inca use to overcome the limited flat land in the region?
What farming technique did the Inca use to overcome the limited flat land in the region?
- Hydroponic farming
- Vertical farming
- Terrace farming (correct)
- Aquaponic farming
How did the Inca modify mountainsides for farming purposes?
How did the Inca modify mountainsides for farming purposes?
- Constructed windmills
- Used drones for aerial seeding
- Dug deep wells
- Formed large steps and built retaining walls (correct)
What precious materials were used by the Inca to create ornate objects like figurines?
What precious materials were used by the Inca to create ornate objects like figurines?
- Aluminum and zinc
- Platinum and titanium
- Gold, copper, and silver (correct)
- Bronze and iron
What geographical challenge did the mountains pose for the Inca civilization?
What geographical challenge did the mountains pose for the Inca civilization?
Why was terrace farming important for the Inca empire's prosperity?
Why was terrace farming important for the Inca empire's prosperity?
What role did retaining walls play in the Inca's farming technique?
What role did retaining walls play in the Inca's farming technique?
In what way did the Inca civilization differ from the Aztecs in terms of farming techniques?
In what way did the Inca civilization differ from the Aztecs in terms of farming techniques?
What was one of the outcomes of the Inca civilization being able to farm in mountainous regions?
What was one of the outcomes of the Inca civilization being able to farm in mountainous regions?
Why was it essential for the Inca to develop innovative farming techniques in their region?
Why was it essential for the Inca to develop innovative farming techniques in their region?
What impact did the prosperity of the Inca civilization have on their ability to mine precious metals?
What impact did the prosperity of the Inca civilization have on their ability to mine precious metals?
