Question

How did geography affect the Inca Empire?(1 point)
Responses

The Inca Empire's expansion into the Amazon River basin gave them a diverse set of climates to govern.
The Inca Empire's expansion into the Amazon River basin gave them a diverse set of climates to govern.

The Inca Empire expanded from North America into South America, making it difficult to govern over long distances.
The Inca Empire expanded from North America into South America, making it difficult to govern over long distances.

The Inca Empire was geographically small in size, but the height of the Andes Mountains made it difficult to govern.
The Inca Empire was geographically small in size, but the height of the Andes Mountains made it difficult to govern.

The Inca Empire had to govern not just north and south across a large empire, but also vertically along the Andes Mountains.
The Inca Empire had to govern not just north and south across a large empire, but also vertically along the Andes Mountains.

Answer 1

The most accurate response is:

**The Inca Empire had to govern not just north and south across a large empire, but also vertically along the Andes Mountains.**

This response reflects how the geography of the Andes Mountains, which include high elevations and varied climates, impacted the administration and governance of the Inca Empire, requiring them to manage a diverse range of environments and cultures within their territory.