1. The Inca lacked resources for their pastoral lifestyle, so they conquered grazing lands owned by other groups.
2. The Inca's conflicts with the Wari and Tikawanu civilizations forced them to grow the empire for more power.
3. The need for laborers after the failure of the mit'a made it necessary to conquer new lands.
4. Land could not be inherited by new rulers, so they had to expand the empire to gain more wealth and power.
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The best answer to why the Inca engaged in continuous expansion is:
2. The Inca's conflicts with the Wari and Tikawanu civilizations forced them to grow the empire for more power.
This choice reflects historical pressures and the need for the Inca to assert dominance and security against other civilizations, which often drove their expansionist policies.
