Question

1. why were the inca able to achieve the accomplishment described in the passage? (a) they divided their empire into four provinces so it would be easier to govern. (b) they demanded heavy tribute from conquered groups living on the edges of their empire. (c) they routinely sent armies through the empire to collect tribute. (d) they forced conquered people to adopt the language of the inca. 2. the carpa nan demonstrates the main point expressed by the writer in the excerpt because it (a) made living in the rainforest possible (b) provided a common system of written communication (c) provided irrigation for terraced farmlands (d) connected the parts of the empire 3. when the author of the passage describes the incan civilization as the \greatest empire on earth,\ he means that it (a) constructed great buildings and other structures (b) conquered other empires, including the aztecs (c) adapted successfully to diverse environments (d) were the wealthiest civilization in the world in 1491

Explanation:

1. The Inca divided their empire into four provinces (Tawantinsuyu) which helped in effective governance and was a key to their achievements.
2. The Carpa Nan was a significant Inca road - system element that connected different parts of the empire, facilitating communication and control.
3. The Inca civilization was remarkable for its ability to adapt to diverse environments like mountains, deserts, and rain - forests.

Answer:

1. A. They divided their empire into four provinces so it would be easier to govern.
2. D. connected the parts of the empire
3. D. were able to adapt successfully to diverse environments