Question
Among the Mesoamerican civilizations, what was a characteristic unique to the Inca civilization?
A.
orally passing down history and culture
B.
an agricultural economy
C.
a polytheistic religion
D.
the practice of sacrificing humans
A.
orally passing down history and culture
B.
an agricultural economy
C.
a polytheistic religion
D.
the practice of sacrificing humans
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The characteristic unique to the Inca civilization among the options provided is:
**B. an agricultural economy**
While all the listed characteristics can be found in other Mesoamerican civilizations, the Incas are particularly known for their advanced agricultural techniques, including terraced farming and a complex system of irrigation. However, it's important to note that agriculture was key to various other civilizations too, but the distinct methods and organization of the Inca agricultural economy (especially in the Andean region) stood out.
For clarity:
- **A. orally passing down history and culture** is common in many ancient civilizations.
- **C. a polytheistic religion** is also a shared trait among Mesoamerican civilizations.
- **D. the practice of sacrificing humans** was present in other cultures as well, although types and extent varied.
If you're looking for a specific characteristic that stands out as a unique hallmark of the Inca civilization compared to Mesoamerican societies, it would be best to refer to the distinct agricultural methods or their road systems, which were vital for connecting their vast empire. However, based solely on the options you've provided, it may require a nuanced assessment of uniqueness in context.
**B. an agricultural economy**
While all the listed characteristics can be found in other Mesoamerican civilizations, the Incas are particularly known for their advanced agricultural techniques, including terraced farming and a complex system of irrigation. However, it's important to note that agriculture was key to various other civilizations too, but the distinct methods and organization of the Inca agricultural economy (especially in the Andean region) stood out.
For clarity:
- **A. orally passing down history and culture** is common in many ancient civilizations.
- **C. a polytheistic religion** is also a shared trait among Mesoamerican civilizations.
- **D. the practice of sacrificing humans** was present in other cultures as well, although types and extent varied.
If you're looking for a specific characteristic that stands out as a unique hallmark of the Inca civilization compared to Mesoamerican societies, it would be best to refer to the distinct agricultural methods or their road systems, which were vital for connecting their vast empire. However, based solely on the options you've provided, it may require a nuanced assessment of uniqueness in context.