Question 37

Inca lived high in the Andes of Peru.

The Inca civilization is known for its remarkable achievements in architecture and agriculture, thriving in the high-altitude regions of the Andes mountains in Peru.

A) Inca

This option is correct as the Inca were the predominant civilization in the Andes region, establishing a vast empire that included high-altitude settlements and advanced agricultural techniques suited for mountainous terrain.

B) Aztec

The Aztec civilization primarily occupied the central region of modern-day Mexico, particularly in the Valley of Mexico. They did not inhabit the Andes, making this option incorrect.

C) Maya

The Maya civilization thrived in the tropical lowlands of present-day Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras. Their geographic region did not include the high Andes, thus this option is incorrect.

D) Olmec

The Olmec civilization was one of the earliest known Mesoamerican cultures, primarily located in the Gulf Coast region of Mexico. They were not associated with the Andes mountains, making this option also incorrect.

Conclusion

The Inca are definitively the correct answer as they uniquely occupied and adapted to the high-altitude environment of the Andes in Peru. In contrast, the Aztec, Maya, and Olmec civilizations were located in different geographical areas, which disqualifies them from being the answer to this question.