Quiz: Inca Empire brings you an engaging exploration of one of history’s most intriguing ancient civilizations. Measure your knowledge of the Inca’s sophisticated society, their architectural feats like Machu Picchu, and their dramatic encounters with Spanish invaders. This concise quiz offers a window into the Inca’s innovative contributions to culture and technology, making it ideal for history fans and curious minds alike. Take on the challenge and deepen your understanding of this significant yet bygone empire.

Quiz: Inca Empire

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What was the name of the last Inca ruler, who was executed by the Spanish invaders in 1572?

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The last Inca emperor was assassinated in 1533, but resistance to the Spanish continued for several decades. In which year was the last Inca stronghold conquered, ending the stubborn resistance of the once-great empire?

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What was the name of one of the most significant deities in the Inca Empire, to which the creation of civilization is attributed?

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In the Inca Empire, what was the official language?

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Which Spanish conquistador conquered the Inca Empire?

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Who was the last Inca Emperor that was killed by the Spaniards in 1533?

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What was the name of the American researcher who discovered the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu in 1911?

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What was the name of the Inca Empire's capital?

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Which modern-day South American state was the birthplace of the Inca Empire?

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Which continent was the former Inca Empire located on?

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Which famous ancient military commander was tutored by Aristotle?

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In which state was Abraham Lincoln born?

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Who was the fourth President of the U.S.A. from 1809-1817?

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Who was the Native American woman who assisted Lewis and Clark on their expedition?

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Julius Caesar supposedly proclaimed “alea iacta est” (the die is cast) when he crossed which river?

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What was the name of Napoleon's first wife?

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In which century did Alexander the Great live?

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Do you know what year the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the United States was established?

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Wanli and Hongxi were two of the emperors of the Ming dynasty in which country?

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Lycurgus of Athens, a famous philosopher and orator, is among other things known as someone who successfully managed?

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Aelius Galen was a famous Greek philosopher and?

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What was the name of John F. Kennedy’s wife?

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What does "Sic transit gloria mundi" mean in English?

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Do you know which artist is the author of the painting "The Harvest"?

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Which city-state initiated the building of the Parthenon in the 5th century BC?

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Who was the god of death and the afterlife in Ancient Egyptian mythology?

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Which empire did Alexander the Great aim to conquer but never fully did?

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What is the meaning of "Amor vincit omnia" in English?

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What does "Alea iacta est" mean in English?

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Where was John F. Kennedy assassinated?

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