A Day in the Life of an Inca
Questions:
5
Grade:
4
Words:
64
The Inca people lived in the mountains of South America long ago. They wore clothing made from alpaca wool and ate corn, beans, and potatoes. Their homes were made of stone. Daily chores included farming, weaving, and cooking. Children learned through play and storytelling. They also had a unique calendar system, with every month hosting a festival. Life as an Inca was certainly interesting!
Question 1
What material did the Inca people use to make their clothing?
A
Cotton
B
Silk
C
Alpaca wool
Explanation. The Inca people wore clothing made from alpaca wool.
D
Polyester
E
Leather
Question 2
What was the primary function of the calendar system among the Inca people?
A
To keep track of their enemies' movements
B
To decide when to go hunting
C
To plan for festivals every month
Explanation. The Incas had a unique calendar system, with every month hosting a festival.
D
To determine when to plant crops
E
To predict weather conditions
Question 3
Which of the following chores were not mentioned as part of the daily life of the Inca people?
A
Weaving
B
Cooking
C
Cleaning
Explanation. The text mentions farming, weaving, and cooking as daily chores of the Inca people, but not cleaning.
D
Farming
E
None of the above
Question 4
How did the Inca children learn?
A
By attending school.
B
Through play and storytelling.
Explanation. According to the text, Inca children learned through play and storytelling.
C
By reading books.
D
Through online classes.
E
By watching television.
Question 5
What was the Inca people's homes made of?
A
Wood
B
Bricks
C
Clay
D
Stone
Explanation. The homes of the Inca people were made of stone.
E
Metal
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