Life in the Ayllu
Childhood
Marriage
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What are AYLLUS?
an INCA CLAN (GROUP OF RELATED FAMILIES), the BASIC UNIT of INCA SOCIETY
100
Where were MOST INCAS BORN?
Most INCAS WERE BORN into AYLLUS OF HARDWORKING COMMONERS. Extra Notes: Commoners received informal education. They learned skills and Inca customs from their elders.
100
Where were YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN allowed to STAY BEFORE they were MARRIED?
Young MEN and WOMEN had to STAY AT HOME before THEY WERE MRRIED.
200
What was the LEADER'S JOB IN THE AYLLU?
The LEADERS OF THE AYLLU made sure all the WORK GOT DONE and to ASSIGN PEOPLE to where the most WORK is needed.
200
What did most INCAS LEARN at a YOUNG AGE?
The CHILDREN LEARNED their RESPONSIBILITIES and SIMPLE TASKS to perform? Extra Notes: Boys: worked in the fields and helped with the animals Girls: worked in the house; cleaning, cooking, etc.
200
How were MARRIAGES ARRANGED?
MARRIAGES were arranged by FAMILIES OR YOUNG PEOPLE, usually in THEIR AYLLUS.
300
What are CURCAS?
CURCAS are SERIES of AUTHORITY. They can MANAGE GROUPS FROM 50-10,000 PEOPLE.
300
What happened to all BOYS when they TURNED 15?
All BOYS took test of COURAGE, STRENGTH, and DISCIPLINE. If they passed, they received the WEAPONS OF AN INCA WARRIOR.
300
When were GIRLS allowed to MARRY? BOYS?
GIRLS were allowed to MARRY AT 16, while BOYS MARRIED in their EARLY 20s.
400
Who were AMAUTAS and what did THEY TEACH?
AMAUTAS were TUTORS FOR THE SON of nobles. They TAUGHT many SUBJECTS including GEOMETRY and MILITARY STRATEGY. Extra Notes: In addition to geometry and military strategy, amautas also taught religion, history, public speaking, and physical training.
400
What did COMMON COUPLES do once they were MARRIED? What were their LIVING CONDITIONS?
COUPLES ESTABLISHED their own HOMES, usually one ROOM MADE OF ADOBE BRICK or STONE. Extra Notes: Noble families had fancier houses with several rooms and servants.
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