Ruler (Sapa Inca)
What was the role of the emperor?
The emperor had to manage and rule the empire.
What was the role of the nobles?
The nobles helped to govern the empire.
What was the role of the artisans and craftsmen?
Artisans and craftsmen created many crafts and kept the trade system alive.
What was the role of the commoners?
Commoners gave food and labor to the empire and supported the government, they were the base of the empire.
Why did the emperor get full control of the empire and all the lands?
The emperor was believed to be a descendant of Inti, the sun god, so he deserved all of the empire.
What were some of the privileges that the nobles received?
The nobles received privileges like not paying taxes and having multiple servants.
Name 3 objects artists and commoners made from metalwork.
Answers may vary: Answers should include: Discs, jewelry, figurines, ceremonial knives, lime dippers, and other everyday objects
Name 4 crops the commoners harvested.
Answers may vary: Answers should include: potatoes, peppers, peanuts, squash, beans, and corn (maize).
What was the emperor’s main wife called and who was she usually?
The main wife was called the Coya and she was usually the king’s sister.
Name the three different types of nobles.
Capac Incas, Hahua Incas, and Curacas
Name three tasks artisans and craftsmen specialized in.
Answers may vary: Answers should include: pottery, weaving, ceramics, metalwork, forms of music
What were two other jobs (besides farming) that commoners had?
Men would do jobs like build roads and women would weave cloth.
Act out the role of the Emperor (Sapa Inca) - with detail, use dialogue.
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Act out the role of any one type of the three types of noble - with detail, use dialogue.
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Act out the role of the craftsmen and artisans - with detail, use dialogue.
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Act out the role of the commoners - with detail, use dialogue.
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