Aztecs and Incas Objective Questions
Aztecs and Incas – Objective Questions
Class: 11 | Subject: History
Section: Confrontation of Cultures
Topic: Aztecs and Incas
Based on: CBSE Board Examination Pattern (NCERT Syllabus)
1. The Aztec civilization flourished in:
Answer: B. Mexico
The Aztecs built a powerful empire in central Mexico with their capital at Tenochtitlan.
The Aztecs built a powerful empire in central Mexico with their capital at Tenochtitlan.
2. The capital city of the Aztecs was:
Answer: C
Tenochtitlan was built on a lake and showed advanced urban planning.
Tenochtitlan was built on a lake and showed advanced urban planning.
3. The Inca civilization was located in:
Answer: A
The Incas ruled a vast empire along the Andes in South America.
The Incas ruled a vast empire along the Andes in South America.
4. The capital of the Inca Empire was:
Answer: A
Cusco served as the political and cultural center of the Inca Empire.
Cusco served as the political and cultural center of the Inca Empire.
5. Hernán Cortés defeated the:
Answer: B
The Spanish conquest ended Aztec political power.
The Spanish conquest ended Aztec political power.
6. Francisco Pizarro conquered the:
Answer: B
Pizarro captured the Inca ruler Atahualpa and seized control.
Pizarro captured the Inca ruler Atahualpa and seized control.
7. The Aztec economy was based mainly on:
Answer: D
They used chinampas farming, markets, and tribute systems.
They used chinampas farming, markets, and tribute systems.
8. The Incas used terrace farming to:
Answer: B
Terraces allowed agriculture on steep slopes.
Terraces allowed agriculture on steep slopes.
9. The Inca road system was built for:
Answer: D
Roads unified the vast empire.
Roads unified the vast empire.
10. Both Aztecs and Incas practiced:
Answer: C
They worshipped multiple nature‑based gods.
They worshipped multiple nature‑based gods.
11. Chinampas were:
Answer: A
Used for intensive farming.
Used for intensive farming.
12. Inca ruler was called:
Answer: B
He was seen as divine.
He was seen as divine.
13. Aztec writing system used:
Answer: B
Images conveyed meaning.
Images conveyed meaning.
14. Incas used quipu for:
Answer: B
Knotted strings recorded data.
Knotted strings recorded data.
15. Spanish conquest succeeded due to:
Answer: D
Multiple advantages ensured victory.
Multiple advantages ensured victory.
16. Aztec temples were called:
Answer: A
Step pyramids dominated cities.
Step pyramids dominated cities.
17. Inca economy relied on:
Answer: B
Mit’a labor system supported state.
Mit’a labor system supported state.
18. Maize was staple for:
Answer: C
It was a primary crop.
It was a primary crop.
19. Spanish rule led to:
Answer: D
Native societies transformed.
Native societies transformed.
20. Aztec & Inca fall marked rise of:
Answer: A
Spanish colonies replaced native empires.
Spanish colonies replaced native empires.