Rise of the Inca Empire
The Inca Empire flourished in what is current day what?
Peru
Where did the Sapa Inca get his authority?
From his ancestor, Inti the sun god
At what age did the Incas Mary? What did they do for their marriage ceremony?
Incan men married in their early 20s, women at 16. They held hands and exchanged sandals.
The most important Incan god was _____, the sun god. The emperors descended from Inti who was also the god of ___________.
The most important Incan god was Inti, the sun god. The emperors descended from Inti who was also the god of agriculture.
What was the first step that the Incas took when they wanted to bring another tribe into the empire?
They sent a delegate to suggest that the tribe join the empire and enjoy peace
According to one Inca legend, the people were descended from ____________ .
Inti, the sun god
How many social classes were there in Incan society? Name them.
1. Sapa Inca/ The Emperor
2. Nobles
3. Commoners
Which members of Incan society could only take one spouse?
Male commoners
What did the Incas sacrifice during religious ceremonies
Corn
Llamas
Guinea Pigs
Chosen Women
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The Incas transmitted messages from one part of their empire by using _________ .
An elaborate relay system
Who was automatically higher in ranking within the Incan Empire?
People who had "Incan blood"
Families originally from the city of Cuzco
What was the mit’a? How was it paid?
The mit’a was a public duty tax, paid in labor by men of the ayllu. Men might repair roads, build storehouses, or work in mines
Why did priests practice divination?
To know what the to do in the future.
Gain advice and direction.
What happened to groups that resisted inclusion in the Inca Empire?
They fought the Incas and lost, would usually lose a lot of men. Rebellious groups were forced to move to a different part of the Inca Empire.
What was the name of the capitol city the Incas first settled in?
Cuzco
Why were the Capac Incas considered the highest ranking nobles?
They were considered to be related to the emperor
Who owned the land each ayllu used? What did the ayllu members do on this land?
The emperor owned the land, and the Incan government loaned it to each ayllu. The ayllu members grew crops and produced goods on the land.
What could happen to Chosen Women after age 15? Name at least two things
- Became teachers
- Worked in temples or shrines
- Became wives of nobles or Sapa Inca
- Sacrificed
What things did the leaders of groups that became part of the Inca Empire have to do?
Its leaders had to build a sun temple. Local leaders and their sons learned Incan laws and the official language
From north to south the Inca empire stretched 2,500 miles. Almost the length of the Andes mountain range. Today the territory includes modern day Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Bolivia, Argentina.
Who were the curacas? What were some of their responsibilities?
Curacas were leaders of local groups brought into the Inca Empire
Responsibilities: Collected taxes, served as inspectors, managed Allyu
When looking at education, the children of most commoners ______________________ .
When looking at education, the children of most commoners Had no formal education however learned important skills from their elders.
How old were girls who were selected to become Chosen Women? What did they learn to do in the convents?
Girls were between 8 and 10. They studied the Incan religion, learned to prepare special food and drink for religious ceremonies, and wove garments for the Sapa Inca and the Coya.
The Incas believed that each Sapa Inca ruled the lands he had conquered even after his _____. What effect did this belief have on Incan life?
The Incas believed that each Sapa Inca ruled the lands he had conquered even after his death. What effect did this belief have on Incan life?
Led each new emperor to conquer their own land.