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What was one of the significant challenges faced by the Inca Empire?
What was one of the significant challenges faced by the Inca Empire?
- Lack of agricultural development
- Ease of communication
- Difficult geography (correct)
- Low population density
Who was the Spanish conquistador associated with the conquest of the Inca Empire?
Who was the Spanish conquistador associated with the conquest of the Inca Empire?
- Juan Ponce de León
- Francisco Pizarro (correct)
- Hernán Cortés
- Diego de Almagro
What did Atahualpa do when handed the Bible by Father Valverde?
What did Atahualpa do when handed the Bible by Father Valverde?
- Threw it on the floor (correct)
- Accepted it and swore loyalty
- Burned it immediately
- Attempted to read it
What was a key outcome of Atahualpa's refusal to swear loyalty to the Pope and the King of Spain?
What was a key outcome of Atahualpa's refusal to swear loyalty to the Pope and the King of Spain?
What year did the conquest of Peru by the Spanish begin?
What year did the conquest of Peru by the Spanish begin?
Who is primarily responsible for the care of the llama flocks in the communities mentioned?
Who is primarily responsible for the care of the llama flocks in the communities mentioned?
What significance did the Pleiades star grouping hold for the Incans?
What significance did the Pleiades star grouping hold for the Incans?
What does the term 'huaca' refer to in the context of the content?
What does the term 'huaca' refer to in the context of the content?
Which celestial event occurs in December related to the fox?
Which celestial event occurs in December related to the fox?
In the constellation discussed, which stars are identified as the eyes of the llama?
In the constellation discussed, which stars are identified as the eyes of the llama?
How are the two llamas depicted in the constellation?
How are the two llamas depicted in the constellation?
What animal is found at the feet of the llama, according to the constellations?
What animal is found at the feet of the llama, according to the constellations?
What is the primary role of shamans in relation to the huaca according to the content?
What is the primary role of shamans in relation to the huaca according to the content?
Which of the following tasks were the people involved in?
Which of the following tasks were the people involved in?
How was the integer 'one' represented on the cord?
How was the integer 'one' represented on the cord?
What does the number of turns in a long knot signify?
What does the number of turns in a long knot signify?
What did the government provide in exchange for labor?
What did the government provide in exchange for labor?
How are double-digit integers represented on the cord?
How are double-digit integers represented on the cord?
In the numbering system described, what does a long knot with four turns represent?
In the numbering system described, what does a long knot with four turns represent?
What was the role of Mita laborers aside from working in construction?
What was the role of Mita laborers aside from working in construction?
What does the curved arc on a long knot signify?
What does the curved arc on a long knot signify?
What was the primary purpose of the extensive road network in the empire?
What was the primary purpose of the extensive road network in the empire?
How often were the Inca suspension bridges replaced?
How often were the Inca suspension bridges replaced?
What material was primarily used in the construction of Inca suspension bridges?
What material was primarily used in the construction of Inca suspension bridges?
What punishment was enforced for tampering with an Inca bridge?
What punishment was enforced for tampering with an Inca bridge?
What construction technique did the Inca use to navigate hilly terrain?
What construction technique did the Inca use to navigate hilly terrain?
What was required for crossing rivers, streams, and constructing roads through lowland areas?
What was required for crossing rivers, streams, and constructing roads through lowland areas?
How did the construction of the road network affect existing ancient pathways?
How did the construction of the road network affect existing ancient pathways?
What was the primary responsibility of each household involved in the bridge construction?
What was the primary responsibility of each household involved in the bridge construction?
What significant role did the toad play in the Inca culture?
What significant role did the toad play in the Inca culture?
How did the Incas identify their constellations?
How did the Incas identify their constellations?
What agricultural cycle event did the disappearance of the kite constellation mark?
What agricultural cycle event did the disappearance of the kite constellation mark?
What was the function of Mach'acuay in Inca astronomy?
What was the function of Mach'acuay in Inca astronomy?
Which mathematical development is attributed to the Incas?
Which mathematical development is attributed to the Incas?
What did the Incas think of the Milky Way?
What did the Incas think of the Milky Way?
What method did the Incas use to record numerical information?
What method did the Incas use to record numerical information?
When does the Mach'acuay constellation typically emerge in the sky?
When does the Mach'acuay constellation typically emerge in the sky?
What was the purpose of most architecture in Machu Picchu?
What was the purpose of most architecture in Machu Picchu?
Which event marked the start of winter in the Southern Hemisphere?
Which event marked the start of winter in the Southern Hemisphere?
What significance did the Temple of the Sun hold for the Incas?
What significance did the Temple of the Sun hold for the Incas?
What is suggested to have served as a ritual altar within the Torreón?
What is suggested to have served as a ritual altar within the Torreón?
What is the name of the festival celebrated during the winter solstice by the Incas?
What is the name of the festival celebrated during the winter solstice by the Incas?
Which of the following is NOT true about the cave beneath the Torreón?
Which of the following is NOT true about the cave beneath the Torreón?
What phenomenon does the first light at dawn illuminate in the Temple of the Sun?
What phenomenon does the first light at dawn illuminate in the Temple of the Sun?
What was one of the key spiritual practices associated with the Temple of the Sun?
What was one of the key spiritual practices associated with the Temple of the Sun?
Flashcards
Huaca
Huaca
A sacred place or object that is highly revered and worshipped by the Inca people.
Llamacñawin
Llamacñawin
A constellation that depicts a llama, believed to be a powerful symbol by the Inca people.
Llamacñawin with Unallamacha
Llamacñawin with Unallamacha
The most important constellation to the Inca people, representing a mother llama and her baby.
Yutu
Yutu
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Atoq
Atoq
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Connect-the-dots constellations
Connect-the-dots constellations
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Pleiades
Pleiades
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Alpha and Beta Centauri
Alpha and Beta Centauri
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Inca Road Network
Inca Road Network
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Switchbacks
Switchbacks
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Causeways
Causeways
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Bridges and Culverts
Bridges and Culverts
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Oases
Oases
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Inca Suspension Bridges
Inca Suspension Bridges
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Bridge Repair and Replacement
Bridge Repair and Replacement
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Punishment for Bridge Tampering
Punishment for Bridge Tampering
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Quipu
Quipu
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Figure-eight knot
Figure-eight knot
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Long knot
Long knot
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Long knot for tens and hundreds
Long knot for tens and hundreds
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Quipu organization
Quipu organization
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Mita system
Mita system
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Construction projects
Construction projects
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Mita labor services
Mita labor services
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Yutu (Kite)
Yutu (Kite)
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Hanp'atu (Toad)
Hanp'atu (Toad)
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Mach'acuay (Serpent)
Mach'acuay (Serpent)
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Inca Lunisolar Calendar
Inca Lunisolar Calendar
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Dark Constellations
Dark Constellations
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The Milky Way
The Milky Way
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Inca View of the Milky Way
Inca View of the Milky Way
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Starch to sugar conversion
Starch to sugar conversion
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Temple of the Sun alignment
Temple of the Sun alignment
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Purpose of the Temple of the Sun
Purpose of the Temple of the Sun
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The significance of the Torreón
The significance of the Torreón
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Winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere
Winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere
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The cave beneath the Temple of the Sun
The cave beneath the Temple of the Sun
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Ritual altar in the Torreón
Ritual altar in the Torreón
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Ceremony for Pachamama
Ceremony for Pachamama
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The Inca Empire
The Inca Empire
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Francisco Pizarro
Francisco Pizarro
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The Inca Legacy
The Inca Legacy
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Conquest of Atahualpa
Conquest of Atahualpa
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Pizarro's Military Advantage
Pizarro's Military Advantage
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Study Notes
Inca Civilization
- The Inca Empire (1438-1532 CE) was the largest pre-Columbian empire in the Americas.
- Its center was Cuzco, in modern-day Peru.
- It stretched from Ecuador to Chile.
- Known for impressive architecture and adaptation of landscapes (terraces, roads, settlements).
Inca Technology
- Mita System: Mandatory public service where people worked for the government for a set time each year. This system facilitated large-scale construction (roads, buildings, etc.).
- Roadways: 25,000 miles (40,000 km) of roads built to connect the empire, facilitating trade, travel, and communication. Some were paved with stones, others were dirt paths. Used for military and religious purposes.
- Suspension Bridges: Rope bridges built across gorges and rivers, for travel and trade. Used braided ropes and wooden flooring.
Inca Society
- Manco Capac: Founder and first governor of the Inca civilization in Cusco. Possibly in the early 13th century. Ruled for 20-40 years. Reformed society by abolishing human sacrifices and forbidding sibling marriage (except for nobility).
Inca Astronomy
- The Inca used astronomy for agricultural purposes and religious rituals, building observatories.
- Notable aspects included the rising and setting of the sun, moon, and stars, which impacted planting times.
- Constellations were grouped into animal shapes related to agricultural or religious themes.
Inca Number System
- Quipu: A system of knotted cords used for recording numerical information.
- Using different knot types and positions, quipu represented numbers in a base-10 system.
Inca Communication
- Chasquis: Runners used to relay messages across great distances through the Inca road system.
- Relay stations (tambos) were set along the roads, where runners would rest and exchange messages.
Inca Agriculture
- Terrace Farming: Used to conserve soil and water in mountainous regions. Built by constructing retaining walls and filling with fertile topsoil.
- Aqueducts: Irrigation systems to water crops. These channeled water from the mountains to areas of need.
- Farming Tools: Included hoes, a foot plough, and a heavy club-like tool.
Inca Medicine
- Inca doctors understood illnesses and used medicinal plants.
- Performed head surgeries (trepanation).
The Fall of the Inca
- Internal conflict (civil war) weakened the empire before the Spanish conquest.
- Diseases spread among the Inca population due to contact with Europeans, decreasing the population significantly.
- The Spanish conquest (1532) led to the fall of the Empire, facilitated by a combination of various factors.
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Test your knowledge about the Inca civilization, one of the largest pre-Columbian empires in the Americas. Explore topics such as its impressive architecture, the Mita system, and the extensive roadways that connected the empire. This quiz will also touch on significant figures like Manco Capac and the advancements in Inca technology.
