Background
Which of the following was the primary language spoken by the Incan people?
a) Quechua
b) Aymara
c) Spanish
d) Nahuatl
a) Quechua!
How was the social structure of the Inca Empire defined?
a) It was divided into distinct noble and commoner classes.
b) It was a fluid system with no fixed classes.
c) It was based on a caste system.
d) It is a highly structured hierarchy with the emperor at the top.
d) It is a highly structured hierarchy with the emperor at the top.
Who were the two most significant Spanish Chroniclers of the Incan empire regarding medicinal practices?
a) Francisco de Toledo and Miguel de Estete
b) Garcilaso de la Vega and Pedro Sarmiento de Gamboa
c) Cobo and Poma De Ayala
d) Juan de Betanzos and Felipe Guaman Poma de Ayala
c) Cobo and Poma De Ayala.
True or false. In the Incan civilization, the roles of a religious leader, a shaman, and a physician in treating mental illnesses all involved aspects of healing, with the physician primarily responsible for administering herbal remedies and possibly performing trephinations, while the religious leader and shaman focused on spiritual practices.
True.
In the Incan civilization, the roles of a religious leader, a shaman, and a physician in treating mental illnesses indeed encompassed aspects of healing. The physician typically administered herbal remedies and potentially performed trephinations, while the religious leader and shaman engaged in spiritual practices to address mental health concerns.
What are coca plants known for today?
a) Herbal tea
b) Pain relief
c) Spiritual ceremonies
d) Cocaine
d) Cocaine
True or false, the Incan Empire had a written language?
False
They indeed do not have a written language!
What natural elements did the Incas worship in their religious practices?
a) The sun, moon, earth, and mountains
b) Rivers, lakes, and forests
c) Wind, rain, and sun
d) Animals, plants, and stars
a) The sun, moon, earth, and mountains
What is the translation of the Incan term "Waca Macasca" and what is it believed to represent?
a) "Struck by a supernatural force," possibly indicating a depressive or bipolar disorder
b) "Sacred mountain," representing a place of worship
c) "Healing plant," symbolizing medicinal knowledge
d) "Golden Temple," signifying wealth and prosperity
a) "Waca Macasca" translates to "struck by a supernatural force," possibly indicating a depressive or bipolar disorder
How were Guayroro beans used in the Incan culture?
a) Guayroro beans were used as a form of currency in trade.
b) They were consumed as a staple food in daily meals.
c) Guayroro beans were ground up and mixed with Chicha or worn around the neck like beads to treat sadness.
d) They were offered as a sacrifice in religious ceremonies.
c) Guayroro beans were ground up and mixed with Chicha or worn around the neck like beads to treat sadness
True or flase. The Incas believed that the mind body worked separately.
True!
In which modern-day country was the Inca Empire primarily located?
a) Chile
b) Bolivia
c) Ecuador
d) Peru
d) Peru
How did the Incas view the relationship between cosmology and the human body?
a) The Incas viewed the relationship between cosmology and the human body as deeply interconnected and interrelated.
b) They saw cosmology as irrelevant to the human body.
c) They believed the human body was superior to cosmology.
d) They viewed cosmology as separate from the human body.
a) The Incas viewed the relationship between cosmology and the human body as deeply interconnected and interrelated.
What was the Incan term for a manic disorder, characterized by behaviors such as enthusiastically throwing oneself to death or acting as if possessed by a demon?
a) "Taqui Oncuy," which translates to 'dancing disease.'
b) "Waca Macasca," meaning 'struck by a supernatural force.'
c) "Huanacauri," signifying a place of spiritual significance.
d) "Apu," representing a sacred mountain.
a) "Taqui Oncuy," which translates to 'dancing disease.'
Besides herbal remedies, what other natural techniques did the Incas use to treat illnesses associated with energy blockages?
a) They relied solely on spiritual rituals performed by shamans.
b) They used techniques such as massage, acupuncture, and meditation to restore balance to the body's energy centers.
c) They used psychoactive substances to induce altered states of consciousness.
d) They practiced bloodletting to remove impurities from the body.
b) They used techniques such as massage, acupuncture, and meditation to restore balance to the body's energy centers.
True or False. Spanish chroniclers sometimes inaccurately described Incan mental diseases by using phrases and concepts, such as "possessed by the gods," which had no relevance to Incan beliefs.
False. ""possessed by the devil"
What previous cultures were the Incas influenced by?
a) Maya and Aztec
b) Moche and Nazca
c) Olmec and Zapotec
d) Chimu and Wari
b) Moche and Nazca
Which traditional dances were practiced by the Incan civilization?
a) Ballet, Hip-hop, and Tap
b) Tango, Samba, and Flamenco
c) Chunchus, the Ukukus, and Kachampa
d) Hula, Bhangra, and Polka
c) Chunchus, the Ukukus, and Kachampa
Which members of the ruling family in the Incan civilization were particularly susceptible to melancholic-like diseases?
a) The extended family members of the rulers, such as cousins and aunts.
b) The children of the rulers, particularly the eldest son.
c) The siblings of the rulers, especially the brothers.
d) The wives of the Incan rulers, especially the head wife or Coya.
d) The wives of the Incan rulers, especially the head wife or Coya.
True or False. The Incas conducted trephinations, a procedure involving drilling holes in the skull, which they believed could release spirits or alleviate pain associated with mental illnesses or abnormal behaviors.
True.
The Incas did indeed perform trephinations, a procedure involving drilling holes in the skull. Also, they believed that this practice could release spirits or alleviate pain associated with mental illnesses or abnormal behaviors.
How did the Incas explain the occurrence of epilepsy, and what did they believe caused it?
a) They considered epilepsy a divine blessing, granting the afflicted individual spiritual insight.
b) They saw epilepsy as a result of imbalance in bodily humors, such as phlegm or bile.
c) They attributed epilepsy to possession by evil spirits, requiring exorcism rituals.
d) They believed epilepsy was punishment from ancestral spirits, known as Mitos, brought on by sadness or grief due to a family member's death.
d) They believed epilepsy was punishment from ancestral spirits, known as Mitos, brought on by sadness or grief due to a family member's death.