Fun Facts
What Labor was required in the Inca.
Mit'a Labor
What were their 3 main crops?
Corn, potato, and quinoa
Who was the creator?
Viracocha
Approximately 12,000,000
Which sacrifices were the most important?
Why?
Children
The were the most piller
What type of farming did they do to make gardens on mountains.
Terrace farming
What 2 animals did they raise?
Llama and Alpaca
Who was the most important one?
Inti
What would happen if you were in a tent while you should be working?
You were killed
What would happen if you cursed the gods, insulted Sapa Inca, or commit murder?
What famous mountain range was "home"
Andes mountains
What did they build to record calculations?
Quipu
Who is earth god?
Pachamama
Who did they believe was responsible for daily events?
The gods
What was the punishment for minor crimes?
Losing arms, legs or both
What is the stunning structure that the Inca built in Peru.
Macchu Picchu
How many miles was the road?
20,000 miles
Who is the thunder/lightning god?
Illapa
What would they do to sacrificed people?
Mummify them
What punishment was the grossest?
Gouged out eyes
What were suspension bridges made out of.
Hay, dry grass, etc.
What was their method for food not spoiling?
Freeze drying
Who is inti's wife?
Mama quilla/his sister
How often would festivals be celebrated?
Monthly
Why did they have few laws?
The punishments were HARSH