Agriculture
What is the climate like in the Andes mountains?
High up in the Andes the climate is cold and the air is thin.
What was the most common social class called?
"Commoners."
Why did the Incas worship the sun?
It was necessary for the production of crops, to thank it, they worshipped it as a God.
The Inca people are sometimes referred to as the [_] of the ancient South America?
Romans, for their amazing ability for building roads and fortresses.
When did the Incas move to the Andes mountains?
15th century.
What currency did the people pay their taxes with?
Labor.
Which Inca god was the goddess of Earth and was responsible for farming?
Pachamama.
Complete this sentence:
[_] tools were used to carve things from large [_] blocks.
(Hint: It's one word.)
Stone tools were used to carve things from large stone blocks.
The Andes are snow-capped, true or false?
True.
Who did the Incas believe they were descended from?
The Inti people. The Sapa Inti is a descendent from one of their gods.
What did the Incas call silver and gold?
Gold “sweat of the sun”/Silver “tears of the moon”
What metals did the Incas use to create dishes, statues, and wall decor?
Gold and silver.
How did the Agriculture shape the lives of the Incas?
It made them efficient in food such as fish, and growing crops.
What was the name of the groups of families that pooled resources?
“Ayllu.”
How many major gods did the Incas have?
They had two major gods.
What were some of the achievements of the Incas? Name 2.
Architecture, astronomy, and metalwork.
How many miles across did the Inca roads stretch?
More than 15,000 miles.
Explain the mita system.
The mita system is where you pay taxes with labor.
What were the specific names of the two major Inca gods?
Inti and Mama Quilla.
The Inca had no method of writing so they developed a system of knotted cords. What was this called?
“Quipus.”