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Which of the following best describes the relationship between Inti and the Inca emperors?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between Inti and the Inca emperors?
- Inti was considered a rival to the Inca emperors within the Kay Pacha realm.
- Inti served as a messenger between the Inca emperors and the Hurin Pacha.
- The Inca emperors were considered to be direct descendants and representatives of Inti. (correct)
- The Inca emperors were believed to be reincarnations of Inti, after their death they would return to Hanan Pacha.
What is the main relationship between Kay Pacha and Hurin Pacha in the Inca cosmology?
What is the main relationship between Kay Pacha and Hurin Pacha in the Inca cosmology?
- Kay Pacha is a reflection of Hurin Pacha, where everything that is in the living world also exists in the world of the dead.
- Hurin Pacha is the origin of life in Kay Pacha, with the dead returning to the living as they are reborn.
- Kay Pacha and Hurin Pacha exist in a state of constant conflict, with no interaction between the living and dead.
- The dead of Kay Pacha transition to the Hurin Pacha, where they are eventually transformed into mummies. (correct)
Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as a primary characteristic of Hanan Pacha?
Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as a primary characteristic of Hanan Pacha?
- It is considered the highest realm of existence.
- It is the realm of the gods.
- It is the place where the Inca mummies reside. (correct)
- It is the location of the sun.
Based on the connections depicted, how would an Inca priest interpret the arrows relating to Inti, Kay Pacha, and Hurin Pacha?
Based on the connections depicted, how would an Inca priest interpret the arrows relating to Inti, Kay Pacha, and Hurin Pacha?
Which of the following statements best describes the Inca concept of the 'three worlds'?
Which of the following statements best describes the Inca concept of the 'three worlds'?
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Hanan Pacha
Hanan Pacha
The realm of the gods, the sun, and the living. This is the highest world in Inca cosmology.
Kay Pacha
Kay Pacha
The realm of humans, where life happens, including the Inca emperor. It's the middle world.
Hurin Pacha
Hurin Pacha
The realm of the dead, the underworld forces, and where the deceased become mummies. This is the lowest world in Inca cosmology.
Inti
Inti
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Pachamama
Pachamama
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Study Notes
Inca Cosmology
- Inca worldview connects three realms: the living (Kay Pacha), the dead (Hurin Pacha), and the heavens (Hanan Pacha).
- The primary god is Inti (the sun god), considered the father of the Incas.
- Other important gods include Viracocha (creator god), Pachamama (earth goddess), and Pachacamac (god of earthquakes).
- The Temple of Coricancha (Temple of the Sun) was a significant religious site.
- The Inca emperor (Sapa Inca) was considered divine.
- The living are connected to the sun through the emperor.
- The dead undergo a process of mummification and become mummies (mallquis).
- The dead are honored and can influence the living.
- The Inca believed in a cycle of life, death, and rebirth.
- The Inca recognized other gods that were worshipped besides Inti.
- Worship of the gods involved offerings and rituals.
- The Inca empire had a complex system of religious beliefs and practices.
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