History
Which European country conquered the Inca Empire in the 16th century?
Spain
What is the Quechua language mainly associated with?
The Andes region of South America.
Is Quechua a language or a religion?
A language
Who was Inti in Inca religion?
The Sun god.
What type of landscape are many Quechua communities traditionally associated with?
The Andes Mountains.
What was the capital of the Inca Empire?
Cusco (Cuzco)
Name one country where Quechua is spoken today.
Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, Argentina or Chile.
In which major mountain range is Quechua traditionally spoken?
The Andes
What is Pachamama associated with?
The Earth, fertility, agriculture and harvests.
What famous tourist site was built by the Inca and is located in the Andes of Peru?
Machu Picchu.
What was the Inca Empire also called?
Tawantinsuyu
What famous ancient civilization is strongly associated with the Quechua language and culture?
The Inca civilization.
Is Quechua actually one single language, or does the term refer to several related varieties?
It refers to several related Quechuan language varieties.
What was Inti Raymi traditionally connected to?
The worship and celebration of the Sun, especially the Inca Sun god Inti.
What animal is traditionally important to many Andean communities for wool, transport and agriculture?
The llama.
Around what decade did the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire begin?
The 1530s
What traditional Andean rope bridge is rebuilt every year by Quechua-speaking communities in Peru?
The Q’eswachaka bridge.
What type of writing system did the Inca use to record numerical and other information instead of a conventional alphabet?
Quipu, a system of knotted cords.
What happened to traditional Quechua beliefs after Spanish colonization?
Catholic Christianity was introduced, and in many communities Christian and traditional Andean beliefs and practices became blended
What is the name of the knotted-cord system used by the Inca to record information?
Quipu.
What major change did Spanish colonial rule introduce to many Quechua communities in addition to political and social changes?
The introduction and forced spread of Roman Catholic Christianity.
What traditional Andean practice was recognized by UNESCO in 2013 for its knowledge, skills and rituals?
The annual renewal of the Q’eswachaka bridge
Which three countries have historically had especially large Quechua-speaking populations?
Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador.
What is the term for the blending of different religious traditions, such as Catholic practices with traditional Andean beliefs?
Religious syncretism.
What does “Pachamama” traditionally refer to in Andean belief?
Mother Earth, associated with the earth, fertility and agricultural life.