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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On which island was Napoleon born?

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In what year did the English take over New Amsterdam from the Dutch and rename it, New York?

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In what year did Christopher Columbus reach the islands of Cuba and Hispaniola on his first voyage?

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Which Spanish conquistador conquered the Inca Empire?

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Which German emperor was the namesake for the operation to attack the USSR?

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The Trail of Tears refers to the forced relocation of which Native American tribe?

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Which country was divided into communist and non-communist regions at the 38th parallel after World War II?

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Do you know to which pre-Columbian civilization the golden ornament in the photograph, kept in the Metropolitan Museum in the US, is attributed?

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Where is Robert E. Lee buried?

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Who is considered the founder of the American Indian Movement (AIM)?

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Who was the famous statesman and general during the Golden Age of Athens?

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Who was the wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten and known for her iconic bust?

Nefertit

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

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Which city-state of Ancient Greece fought against Athens in the Peloponnesian War?

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What was the name of Robert E. Lee's beloved horse during the Civil War?

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What is the meaning of "Per aspera ad astra" in English?

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In 1999, he became President of Venezuela?

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

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What was the primary reason for the Senate's opposition to Caesar?

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What was the primary purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

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