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Inca Quiz: Messages, Roads and Mountain Engineering

By Rondilo
Inca Quiz: Messages, Roads and Mountain Engineering

5 questions about keeping an empire connected across the Andes, from an official’s records to a remarkable living bridge.

Questions
5
Length
About 3 min
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  1. What did Inca officials record using the knots in these cords?
  2. The Inca Empire stretched about 4,000 km. How long were all its roads put together?
  3. Which present-day countries included parts of the Inca Empire? Select all that apply.
  4. In which mountain range is Machu Picchu, the Inca city?
  5. What are the ropes of the Inca bridge at Q’eswachaka made from?

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