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What was a primary goal of the kings in relation to local leaders?
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?
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?
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?
What was the labor tax called that common people had to pay?
Which method helped facilitate trade in the empire?
Which method helped facilitate trade in the empire?
What did kings do with local leaders in conquered places?
What did kings do with local leaders in conquered places?
What was one effect of warfare on city-states?
What was one effect of warfare on city-states?
Which of the following was NOT an item mentioned as part of trade?
Which of the following was NOT an item mentioned as part of trade?
What role did women play in fulfilling the labor tax?
What role did women play in fulfilling the labor tax?
What was one of the reasons for kings to run the economy through trade?
What was one of the reasons for kings to run the economy through trade?
What was the primary purpose of merchants in the empire?
What was the primary purpose of merchants in the empire?
How did men contribute to the economy in the society described?
How did men contribute to the economy in the society described?
What tracking system was used to keep records in the empire?
What tracking system was used to keep records in the empire?
What was a significant characteristic of the social structure in this society?
What was a significant characteristic of the social structure in this society?
What role did priests have within the social hierarchy?
What role did priests have within the social hierarchy?
What was the term used for the cooperative groups that families belonged to?
What was the term used for the cooperative groups that families belonged to?
In what way did roads contribute to the empire?
In what way did roads contribute to the empire?
What was the primary method of taxation in this society?
What was the primary method of taxation in this society?
Who was at the top of the social hierarchy described?
Who was at the top of the social hierarchy described?
Which of the following statements about the movement of goods is true?
Which of the following statements about the movement of goods is true?
What was the primary role of the upper class in society?
What was the primary role of the upper class in society?
Which class was at the bottom of the social hierarchy?
Which class was at the bottom of the social hierarchy?
What was one responsibility of boys and girls in the lower class?
What was one responsibility of boys and girls in the lower class?
How did the upper class in society typically live?
How did the upper class in society typically live?
Which deity was considered the most important in the religious hierarchy?
Which deity was considered the most important in the religious hierarchy?
What significant achievement is attributed to artisans?
What significant achievement is attributed to artisans?
Which of the following mathematical advancements was made by this society?
Which of the following mathematical advancements was made by this society?
Which form of labor was prohibited in this society?
Which form of labor was prohibited in this society?
Which was a notable feature of the society's calendar?
Which was a notable feature of the society's calendar?
What was a significant contribution from stoneworkers?
What was a significant contribution from stoneworkers?
How were the achievements of this society reflected in their engineering?
How were the achievements of this society reflected in their engineering?
What aspect of their civilization contributed to their advancements in astronomy?
What aspect of their civilization contributed to their advancements in astronomy?
What was the societal role of kings concerning religion?
What was the societal role of kings concerning religion?
Which activity did the society engage in for record-keeping purposes?
Which activity did the society engage in for record-keeping purposes?
What system was created using glyphs?
What system was created using glyphs?
Which material was NOT mentioned in the context of ornaments?
Which material was NOT mentioned in the context of ornaments?
What factor contributed to the environment changing in the early 1500s?
What factor contributed to the environment changing in the early 1500s?
What event marked the decline of the Incan Empire?
What event marked the decline of the Incan Empire?
What consequence did increased warfare have during the decline period?
What consequence did increased warfare have during the decline period?
Who was a notable king associated with power abuse in the context?
Who was a notable king associated with power abuse in the context?
How long did the decline of the Incan Empire last?
How long did the decline of the Incan Empire last?
What type of codex pieces were created?
What type of codex pieces were created?
What was one of the results of the abuse of power by kings?
What was one of the results of the abuse of power by kings?
What was a major consequence of the drought mentioned?
What was a major consequence of the drought mentioned?
In what context were particular patterns used?
In what context were particular patterns used?
What characterized the social hierarchy represented by statues?
What characterized the social hierarchy represented by statues?
What is NOT a material used for making life-size ornaments?
What is NOT a material used for making life-size ornaments?
Which event was NOT part of the decline narrative?
Which event was NOT part of the decline narrative?
What major factors contributed to the prosperity of the Song dynasty?
What major factors contributed to the prosperity of the Song dynasty?
During which dynasties did China experience significant growth in population and economy?
During which dynasties did China experience significant growth in population and economy?
Which of the following was NOT an area impacted by advancements during the Song dynasty?
Which of the following was NOT an area impacted by advancements during the Song dynasty?
What lasting impact did the innovations during the Song dynasty have?
What lasting impact did the innovations during the Song dynasty have?
Which aspect of society saw a substantial increase during the Tang and Song dynasties?
Which aspect of society saw a substantial increase during the Tang and Song dynasties?
How did technological advancements during the Song dynasty primarily manifest?
How did technological advancements during the Song dynasty primarily manifest?
What was a consequence of the advancements in agriculture and technology during the Song dynasty?
What was a consequence of the advancements in agriculture and technology during the Song dynasty?
Which of the following best describes the state of China during the Tang and Song dynasties?
Which of the following best describes the state of China during the Tang and Song dynasties?
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
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The Inca began to suffer from internal conflict in the early 1500s
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The Inca empire lasted only 100 years
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The arrival of the Spanish in Peru in 1532 marked the end of the Inca Empire### Song Dynasty Prosperity
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Innovations and advancements in agriculture and technology were crucial for the Song dynasty
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These innovations contributed to the Song Dynasty's prosperity and cultural achievements
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These advancements had a lasting impact on global development
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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!
