Passage 1 As soon as the Incan ruler had conquered any kingdom and set up his government, her ordered that the farmland used to grow corn be extended. For this purpose, he ordered irrigation channels to be constructed. The engineers showed great cleverness and skill in supplying water for the crops, since only scattered sections of the land could grow corn. For this reason, they endeavored to increase its fertility as much as possible.

Passage 1 Question: Which of the following early American civilizations were located in South America?

Aztecs

Maya

Olmec

Inca

Passage 1 Question: What does this statement tell historians about the Inca?

The production of corn was important, and it was grown all around the kingdom due to its abundant, rich soil.

Corn was a secondary agricultural product that was insignificant to the Inca.

The ruler ordered the creation and completion of public works projects to ensure agricultural production.

The Inca had a democratic society that provided universal suffrage for all its citizens.