Inca Empire Overview

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What was a primary goal of the kings in relation to local leaders?

To prevent local leaders from gaining control (correct)

To establish alliances with local communities

To empower local leaders to strengthen trade

To encourage local leaders to support the economy

How did merchants contribute to the emperor's power?

By serving as spies for the emperor (correct)

By collecting taxes from the population

By providing agricultural products only

By trading exclusively for local goods

What primary items were traded in the economy?

Spices and textiles

Fishing gear and livestock

Gold and silver

Jade, cotton, rubber, and cacao (correct)

What was the labor tax called that common people had to pay?

Mita Signup and view all the answers

Which method helped facilitate trade in the empire?

System of roads Signup and view all the answers

What did kings do with local leaders in conquered places?

Replaced them with trustworthy people Signup and view all the answers

What was one effect of warfare on city-states?

Linked cities through kings seeking control Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT an item mentioned as part of trade?

Spices Signup and view all the answers

What role did women play in fulfilling the labor tax?

They performed various tasks as required by kings Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the reasons for kings to run the economy through trade?

To gain wealth and strength Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of merchants in the empire?

To sell luxury goods throughout the empire Signup and view all the answers

How did men contribute to the economy in the society described?

By paying taxes through labor on government properties Signup and view all the answers

What tracking system was used to keep records in the empire?

Quipus to track movement of goods and quantities Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant characteristic of the social structure in this society?

It had a strict division into different classes Signup and view all the answers

What role did priests have within the social hierarchy?

To provide a connection between the gods and the people Signup and view all the answers

What was the term used for the cooperative groups that families belonged to?

Allyu Signup and view all the answers

In what way did roads contribute to the empire?

They linked the empire and helped with tax collection Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary method of taxation in this society?

Labor on government-owned properties and infrastructure Signup and view all the answers

Who was at the top of the social hierarchy described?

The king and his family Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the movement of goods is true?

The government facilitated the movement of goods throughout the empire Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary role of the upper class in society?

Participate in religious ceremonies Signup and view all the answers

Which class was at the bottom of the social hierarchy?

Slaves Signup and view all the answers

What was one responsibility of boys and girls in the lower class?

Going to school until age 15 Signup and view all the answers

How did the upper class in society typically live?

In the capital city with fine houses Signup and view all the answers

Which deity was considered the most important in the religious hierarchy?

The sun god Signup and view all the answers

What significant achievement is attributed to artisans?

Making head-dresses and shields Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following mathematical advancements was made by this society?

Establishment of a number system Signup and view all the answers

Which form of labor was prohibited in this society?

Agricultural work by the upper class Signup and view all the answers

Which was a notable feature of the society's calendar?

It broke down the year into farming days and religious days Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant contribution from stoneworkers?

Decorating temples and crafting sculptures Signup and view all the answers

How were the achievements of this society reflected in their engineering?

They created structures that required no mortar Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of their civilization contributed to their advancements in astronomy?

The need for accurate timekeeping for agriculture Signup and view all the answers

What was the societal role of kings concerning religion?

They were seen as divine representatives relating to the sun god Signup and view all the answers

Which activity did the society engage in for record-keeping purposes?

Maintaining written records Signup and view all the answers

What system was created using glyphs?

A writing system Signup and view all the answers

Which material was NOT mentioned in the context of ornaments?

Plastic Signup and view all the answers

What factor contributed to the environment changing in the early 1500s?

Contact with Europeans Signup and view all the answers

What event marked the decline of the Incan Empire?

Arrival of Spanish in Peru Signup and view all the answers

What consequence did increased warfare have during the decline period?

Increased desire for land Signup and view all the answers

Who was a notable king associated with power abuse in the context?

Yax Pak of Copan Signup and view all the answers

How long did the decline of the Incan Empire last?

100 years Signup and view all the answers

What type of codex pieces were created?

Written pieces Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the results of the abuse of power by kings?

Internal conflict Signup and view all the answers

What was a major consequence of the drought mentioned?

Food shortages Signup and view all the answers

In what context were particular patterns used?

To indicate high status Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the social hierarchy represented by statues?

Class distinctions Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a material used for making life-size ornaments?

Copper Signup and view all the answers

Which event was NOT part of the decline narrative?

Cultural flourishing Signup and view all the answers

What major factors contributed to the prosperity of the Song dynasty?

Innovations in transportation and trade Signup and view all the answers

During which dynasties did China experience significant growth in population and economy?

Tang and Song Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT an area impacted by advancements during the Song dynasty?

Military fortifications Signup and view all the answers

What lasting impact did the innovations during the Song dynasty have?

They influenced global development. Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of society saw a substantial increase during the Tang and Song dynasties?

Growth of cities Signup and view all the answers

How did technological advancements during the Song dynasty primarily manifest?

Enhancements in agricultural efficiency Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the advancements in agriculture and technology during the Song dynasty?

Increased prosperity and cultural achievements Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the state of China during the Tang and Song dynasties?

An era of stability and cultural flourishing Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Empire

The Inca Empire was one of the largest empires in pre-Columbian America, spanning most of South America
Trade linked the city states together
Warfare linked the city states together
The Emperor sought to control local leaders within the empire
The Emperor replaced leaders of conquered places with trustworthy people

Economy

The Inca economy was run by trade and was strong
The Inca people paid a labor tax called the "Mita"
Women fulfilled the tax by doing things such as weaving clothes for the army
Men paid a labor tax by working on government owned farms, mines, or building roads
The Inca government transported goods around the empire
The Inca used Quipus to track the movement of goods
The Inca used Quipus for tax records, quantities for livestock, and even the census
Roads linked the empire together, and the Quipu keepers used them to transport the information from Quipus

Society/Culture

Inca kings were believed to communicate with the gods through religious ceremonies
Inca society was divided into strict classes
In the Central Andes, each family was grouped in a cooperative group called an Allyu.
The Allyu worked together in farming, building, and ceremonies
Groups of ten Allyu's had a chief who reported to higher government
Slaves belonged to the lower class
Most lower class people were peasants and slaves

Religion

The Inca people worshipped many gods
The sun god was the most important
The Inca kings were related to the sun god
Mummies of kings were kept and worshipped

Achievements

Inca civilization advanced in architecture, mathematics, astronomy, and writing
They developed a 265 day calendar for farming and a 260 day calendar for religious purposes
The Inca calendar was more accurate than the European calendar at the time
Artisans made head-dresses, shields, and warrior costumes
Talented builders constructed temples, forts, and roads
Inca stoneworkers decorated temples and made sculptures
Inca stoneworkers cut blocks so evenly that mortar was not needed
Inca metalworkers made jewels and masks
The Inca were skilled in metalwork and weaving
The Inca made life-size fields of corn out of silver and gold
Different patterns in weaving indicated high-status members of society

Decline

The Inca began to suffer from internal conflict in the early 1500s
The Inca empire lasted only 100 years
The arrival of the Spanish in Peru in 1532 marked the end of the Inca Empire### Song Dynasty Prosperity
Innovations and advancements in agriculture and technology were crucial for the Song dynasty
These innovations contributed to the Song Dynasty's prosperity and cultural achievements
These advancements had a lasting impact on global development
During the Tang and Song dynasties, China experienced significant growth in population, trade, cities, and the economy.

Tang and Song Dynasties

The Tang and Song dynasties were periods of substantial growth and development in China.
These periods saw a notable increase in the Chinese population, trade activity, urban centers, and the overall economy.

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Explore the fascinating aspects of the Inca Empire, including its vast trade networks, economic structure based on labor tax, and the intricate societal norms. Discover how the Emperor maintained control over a diverse landscape and how Quipus played a crucial role in communication and record-keeping. Test your knowledge of this remarkable civilization's achievements and societal organization!