Question

Based on this account what difficulties did the Inca rulers face in governing their large and diverse realm

Answer 1

When governing their large and diverse realm, the Inca rulers faced difficulties such as:

1. Sending and receiving messages across the vast area.
2. Governing for the poor and addressing their needs.
3. The diversity of local languages spoken in the area.
4. Enforcing the law.
5. Civil wars that were taking place between provinces.
6. Food shortage at times.
7. Controlling local elites who were in charge of administrating some regions.