Question

based on the reading, what was a significant factor that contributed to the collapse of the inca empire? a long - term drought that led to widespread famine. internal rebellions and political instability. the lack of advanced weaponry when facing spanish invaders. the collapse of their extensive network of roads. according to the text, which of the following best describes the societies of north america, such as the mound builders and iroquois? they were primarily nomadic hunter - gatherer groups. they developed in response to their unique environmental conditions. they were organized into large, centralized empires. they had extensive trading networks with mesoamerican civilizations. which of the following is a key characteristic of the early civilizations in the americas, such as the maya, aztec, and inca? they were monotheistic societies

Explanation:

1. The Inca Empire faced Spanish invaders with less - advanced weaponry which was a major factor in its collapse. Internal rebellions and political instability were also issues but the technological gap with the Spanish was crucial. Drought and road - network collapse were not the most significant factors.
2. North American societies like the Mound Builders and Iroquois developed in response to their unique environmental conditions. They were not primarily nomadic hunter - gatherers, nor were they large, centralized empires like the Inca, and there is limited evidence of extensive trading networks with Mesoamerican civilizations.
3. The Maya, Aztec, and Inca were polytheistic, not monotheistic.

Answer:

1. C. The lack of advanced weaponry when facing Spanish invaders.
2. B. They developed in response to their unique environmental conditions.
3. (No correct option shown in the provided part of the question for this sub - question as the given option "They were monotheistic societies" is incorrect. The early American civilizations were polytheistic.)