Why did the Inca engage in continuous expansion?(1 point)

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The Inca's conflicts with the Wari and Tikawanu civilizations forced them to grow the empire for more power.
The Inca's conflicts with the Wari and Tikawanu civilizations forced them to grow the empire for more power.

Land could not be inherited by new rulers, so they had to expand the empire to gain more wealth and power.
Land could not be inherited by new rulers, so they had to expand the empire to gain more wealth and power.

The need for laborers after the failure of the mit’a made it necessary to conquer new lands.
The need for laborers after the failure of the mit’a made it necessary to conquer new lands.

The Inca lacked resources for their pastoral lifestyle, so they conquered grazing lands owned by other groups.
The Inca lacked resources for their pastoral lifestyle, so they conquered grazing lands owned by other groups.

Answer 1

The most accurate response to why the Inca engaged in continuous expansion is: The Inca's conflicts with the Wari and Tikawanu civilizations forced them to grow the empire for more power.

This choice reflects the historical context of the Inca Empire, which often expanded to consolidate power, access resources, and neutralize threats from neighboring civilizations.