Geography
What continent did they settle in.
South America
how many gods did they celebrate
MANY GODS!!!!!!!!
What was the main crop grown by the Incas
potato
If they didn't have money, how did they "buy" things
labor taxation
what was an Ayllu
basic unit of society
This massive mountain range, the longest in the world, served as the backbone of the Inca Empire
Andes Mountains
He was the most important Inca deity, the god of the Sun
Inti
To create flat land on steep mountains, the Inca built these "stairs" into the hillsides
terraces
This mandatory public labor tax required citizens to work on roads, monuments, or state farms
Mit'a
This title, meaning "Unique One," was given to the absolute ruler of the Inca Empire
the Sapa Inca
To the east, the Inca Empire was bordered and protected by this vast, dense tropical rainforest
Amazon Jungle
This massive temple in Cusco, once covered in gold, was the center of Inca religious life.
Coricancha (Qorikancha
This golden grain was often reserved for the nobility and used in religious ceremonies
maize (corn)
These government-run warehouses stored food and supplies to prevent famine throughout the empire
Qullqas
Unlike most ancient civilizations, the Inca did not use this as a form of payment or trade
money (or currency)
This "lost city," a royal retreat for the emperor, is nestled high on a ridge in the Andes and remained hidden from the Spanish for centuries
Machu Picchu
The Inca practiced this process on their deceased rulers, believing they still held power in the afterlife
mummification
To keep crops hydrated, the Inca built elaborate systems of stone-lined canals called these
aqueducts
These "knotted strings" were the primary tool for record-keeping and tracking economic data
Quipus
These local leaders acted as the "middle management" between the central government and the commoners
the Curacas
The empire was divided into four administrative regions collectively called this
Tawantinsuyu
These sacred places or objects, ranging from mountains to small stones, were believed to have spiritual power
Huacas
This high-protein "superfood" seed was able to grow at altitudes where corn could not
quinoa
This economic system involves the state collecting resources and sharing them back based on need
redistribution
This group of "Chosen Women" was selected from a young age to serve the state and the Sun God
Aclla