Inca Government
The Inca Government had what as a ruler?
A Sapa Inca
Did the Inca use Terraces?
Yes
How did the commoners travel?
On foot
What people were farmers?
Commoners
Can some ancient Inca buildings still be visited today?
Yes
Were the Inca laws strict and did they have harsh punishment?
Yes and Yes
What was built at the edge of a terrace level?
A stone wall
How many years did the road system last?
More then 100 years
What were the three main crops?
Corn, Quinoa, and Potatoes
What could the Inca buildings withstand?
Earthquakes
How many parts was the empire split into?
4 quarters
What was the main farming method that they used?
Terrace Farming
Nobles were carried in what?
Litters
Temperatures
What three things were built in the city?
Central Plaza, Public buildings, and Temples
What were the 4 quarters of the empire called?
A Suyus
What helped to capture snow and water?
Channels dug in the ground
How many miles was the road system?
2,000 miles
What did the Inca dig?
Irrigation canels
What did the Inca build that moves water?
Aqueducts
The government was what and what?
Strong and Complex
What was the first step for building the channels?
Layer stone, clay, gravel, and topsoil
What are litters?
A chair or bed carried on 2 poles
What did the Inca develop for the hilly terrain?
Tools
What is an Aqueduct?
A channel or canal made for moving water across land