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Pachacuti
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Where was the Inca Empire located?
The Incas were located along the western coast of South America, high in the Andes Mountains.
100
TRUE OR FALSE Each class has its own hierarchy.
TRUE
100
What did the Incas worship?
Like many ancient people the Incas worshiped many gods.These gods represented the various aspects of nature such as the sun and moon, storms and water.
100
Who was the Sapa Inca?
The Sapa Inca was the emperor. The Sapa Inca owned everything.
100
True or false? Everyone who spoke quechua got a citizenship to work for the government.
True
200
The Andes Mountains, the Amazon Jungle, and the Coastal Desert.What three geographic features helped protect the Inca Empire?
The Andes Mountains, the Amazon Jungle, and the Coastal Desert.
200
What was the job of men (commoner) aged 25-50?
They served as soldiers.
200
Did the Incas believe that their gods played a part in daily life?
The Incas believed that their gods and their ancestors could communicate with them through dreams, omens, and other signs, and give them advice and help.
200
How were Inca commoners restricted?
Commoners were expected to live their lives on their farms and raise food. They were not allowed to travel or change their life in any way.
200
True or false? Pachacuti created tribute and taxation and it was paid by all of the citizens.
False; It was only paid by those who were captured.
300
What crops did the Incas grow? (list at least 4)
Corn, chili peppers, squash, beans, tomatoes, peanuts, and hundreds of types of potato.
300
What 3 classes did the Incas have within their society?
Peasants, nobles, and commoners.
300
How did the Incas worship?
The Incas prayed daily to the gods and about once a month there was a festival to honor the gods. The most important festival was held each June for the sun god.
300
Did the Inca commoners own their land?
No. The Sapa Inca owned everything.
300
What did Pachacuti create to improve traveling/transport/trading.
He created roads.
400
What was the purpose of terrace gardening?
To produce more food to feed the millions of people in the Inca Empire.
400
What did boys between the age of 12 to 18 do?
They herded llamas and alpacas.
400
Did the Incas sacrifice people to their gods?
Yes. If the priests felt that a god needed extra devotion because of a disaster they would sacrifice someone. The Incas sacrificed humans at royal funerals so the royal would have helpers in the afterlife.
400
What were Inca houses like?
If you were a farmer, you lived in a one room hut with about 11 other people (all related). If you were a craftsman you lived in town, in a two or three floor house with several other craftsmen. If you were a noble you lived in a very fancy house or palace with servants and other luxuries.
400
What kingdom was Pachacuti from?
The Kingdom of Cusco.
500
To maintain control of the empire, what three things did the Inca government do when they conquered a new tribe?
Built roads, counted everything, appointed a government official to run the new territory.
500
What is an ayllu?
An ayllu is a group of related families that pooled resources to meet people's needs.
500
What did the priests do?
The Inca priests prayed daily to the gods.They also led the festivals. Priests were powerful because they could read signs the signs from the gods.
500
What could an Inca commoner do besides farm?
There were some specialized professions a commoner could do, such as weaver, craftsman, warrior, and temple assistant. But the Inca commoner could not choose a profession. If a slot opened and someone was needed to fill it, a government official would select someone.
500
How did Pachacuti become the the leader of his kingdom.
He gathered an army when his kingdom was attacked, proving his strength.