High School

Which of the following statements about the origins of the Inca Empire are accurate?

1) The Inca Empire originated in the Andes Mountains of South America.
2) The Inca Empire was established in the 13th century.
3) The Inca Empire was the largest empire in pre-Columbian America.
4) The Inca Empire was conquered by the Spanish in the 16th century.
5) The Inca Empire had a highly centralized government.

Answer :

Final answer:

Accurate statements about the Inca Empire include its origin in the Andes Mountains, establishment in the early 13th century, being the largest pre-Columbian empire, conquest by the Spanish in the 16th century, and having a highly centralized government.

Explanation:

The Inca Empire is a significant part of pre-Columbian history and several statements regarding its origins are accurate:

  • The Inca Empire originated in the Andes Mountains of South America.
  • It was established in the early 13th century, with some sources citing its rise in the early 12th century.
  • Indeed, the Inca Empire was the largest empire in pre-Columbian America, spanning a vast area from Ecuador to Northern Chile.
  • It was conquered by the Spanish in the 16th century, with the fall of its last stronghold in 1572, although the Spanish conquest began in 1532.
  • The Inca Empire had a highly centralized government, with a sophisticated system of administration and infrastructure.