Ayllu and Peasant Life in the Inca Empire
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Which of the following best describes an ayllu in the Inca Empire?

  • A group of religious festivals celebrated by peasants
  • A group of families who lived together in the same village
  • A group of peasants who worked hard every day
  • A group of families who worked together on a portion of land (correct)

    • What was the daily work requirement for peasants in the Inca Empire?

  • They were required to work every day
  • They were required to work only on religious festivals
  • They were not required to work at all
  • They were required to work every day except during religious festivals (correct)

    • What did peasants in the Inca Empire spend their days doing?

  • Working hard (correct)
  • Socializing with other peasants
  • Resting and relaxing
  • Participating in religious festivals

    • Which group of people in the Inca Empire worked together to cultivate land?

    <p>Peasants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did most peasant men in the Inca Empire work as?

    <p>Farmers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did craftsmen in the Inca Empire live?

    <p>Cities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the government provide to craftsmen in the Inca Empire as payment for their crafts?

    <p>Food and clothing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the Inca nobles live in the Inca Empire?

    <p>Palaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Social Structure of the Inca Empire

    • An ayllu was a group of people who believed they were all related and shared common ancestors.

    Peasant Life in the Inca Empire

    • Peasants were required to work 3 days a week for the state and 3 days for themselves.
    • Peasants spent their days farming, herding, and farming.
    • Peasants worked together to cultivate land in a group called mit'a.
    • Most peasant men worked as farmers.

    Craftsmen in the Inca Empire

    • Craftsmen lived in the capital city, Cuzco, and other major cities.
    • The government provided craftsmen with food, clothing, and other necessities as payment for their crafts.

    Inca Nobility

    • Inca nobles lived in the capital city, Cuzco, and other major cities.

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    Test your knowledge on the ayllu and peasant life in the Inca Empire! Discover how families collaborated in working the land and the daily routines of hardworking peasants. Explore the significance of religious festivals and their impact on labor.

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