Lesson 12: The Decline of the Inca Empire Reading Portion

Because it was shaped like a circle, making it easier to get to the.

Because all roads led to Cuzco, making it the center of the empire.

Because the city was small and hidden, making it easier to get to the empire.

The buildings were made of wood and clay, the city was filled with craftsmen and Gods.

The people lived in small huts and the city was filled with nobles and craftsmen.

The Inca used giant stones, fitted tightly without mortar, and the city was filled with nobles and government officials.

Because they moved and fit massive stones perfectly using only animals, ropes, and ramps.

Because the Inca carried all their stones by hand making them fit perfectly.

Because wheels would have broken on the rocky ground making it hard to fit.

The length of the tunics with the patterns and the color of the sandals.

The type of wool used and the shape of belts.

The patterns woven into cloth and the different styles of hats.

Relocating conquered people so they could both provide needed workers and prevent rebellion.

Teaching everyone to speak Quechua so they can translate and work.

Making commoners serve in the army so the can serve in the war and help in the city.

Both wanted to be the first to get married.

Both wanted to rule the empire after their father died.

Both wanted to own the gold mines.

They stayed out of it completely because they wanted them to get along.

They forced the brothers to share power so that they can get along.

They supported Huascar, imprisoned Atahualpa, then betrayed him for his gold

Because archeologists must rely on preserved sites like this for clues about how the Inca lived.

Because the Spanish used it as their capital and they want to keep it untouched.

Because it was built as a royal palace for the Spanish and they want to keep it clean.