location
where are the Cuzco located?
Southeastern Peru
what is a little thing that cuzco people do as a culture
weaving traditional textiles, the spiritual offering of Pago a la Tierra to Mother Earth, and a deep connection to both ancient Inca traditions and Spanish colonial influences, as seen in their festivals and crafts
what is one language that the Cuzco people speak
Spanish
how many people lived in cuzco
428,450 in 2017
Is the Cuzco a city or country?
City
what games and activities do they do
hiking in the nearby Andes, exploring Inca ruins like Sacsayhuaman, and visiting historical sites such as the Cusco Cathedral
what do they do as a whole group
participating in colorful parades, traditional music and dances like the huayno, and religious ceremonies such as Inti Raymi and Corpus Christi.
was there any jails in cuzco yes or no
Yes, there has been a jail in Cuzco
What animal was the Cuzco land formed like.
Puma
what do they do as a culture
blends Inca and Spanish colonial heritage through its traditions, festivities
what is one fun fact about cuzco
it was once the capital of the Inca Empire and is considered by them to be the "navel of the world"
why did cuzco want to become a big or large area
to support its core business model
What happend to the Cuzco in 1950
An Earthquake that destroyed many colonial buildings.
How old is the Cuzco?
587 years old
what are two fun facts that cuzco people do as a whole group
celebrate with vibrant festivals like the Inti Raymi (Festival of the Sun) in June and Corpus Christi processions, and enjoy lively markets like San Pedro.
why did there become jails in cuzco peru
The Spanish repurposed existing structures for penal and coercive purposes to establish their authority and control over the local population.
who was the Cuzcos former capital
The Inca Empire
what are some things that the Cuzco valued
their food and their culture
what is one activity do they do as a little group
making traditional crafts
why was there jails in cuzco peru
The Inca used jails for short-term holding and public humiliation, but preferred harsh punishments, including execution. The Spanish later built prisons to enforce their rule, suppress resistance, and persecute those deemed heretics.