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What was the principal diet of the Inca?
What was the principal diet of the Inca?
The main god of the Inca civilization was Inti.
The main god of the Inca civilization was Inti.
False
What celebration is known for expressing gratitude for corn and the summer solstice?
What celebration is known for expressing gratitude for corn and the summer solstice?
Inti Raymi
The Inca occasionally ate __________ and cuy meat.
The Inca occasionally ate __________ and cuy meat.
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Match the following Incan concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following Incan concepts with their descriptions:
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What was one factor that made the Inca Empire easier to conquer?
What was one factor that made the Inca Empire easier to conquer?
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The Incas had a written language that was widely used throughout their empire.
The Incas had a written language that was widely used throughout their empire.
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What was the main god of agriculture for the Incas?
What was the main god of agriculture for the Incas?
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The population of the Inca Empire at its peak was estimated to be between __________ and __________ million inhabitants.
The population of the Inca Empire at its peak was estimated to be between __________ and __________ million inhabitants.
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
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What distinctive materials are mentioned in the clothing of Manco Capac?
What distinctive materials are mentioned in the clothing of Manco Capac?
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The Incas believed in many gods, primarily focusing on agriculture.
The Incas believed in many gods, primarily focusing on agriculture.
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What system did the Incas use to keep track of numbers?
What system did the Incas use to keep track of numbers?
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Study Notes
Inca Society and Conquest
- Inca societies, like any organism, have periods of strength and vulnerability.
- The Inca Empire faced internal conflict during the Spanish arrival.
- Unfamiliar factors like diseases and weaponry contributed to the downfall of the Inca.
Inca Agriculture and Food
- The Inca diet primarily consisted of plants (potatoes, maize, legumes, fruits, quinoa).
- Llamas and guinea pigs were also consumed.
- The extensive road system facilitated the transport of food throughout the empire.
Inca Communication and Culture
- The Inca developed a system of knotted strings called quipus for communication.
- The quipus may have been an early form of written language.
- The Inca had a complex calendar system.
Inca Beliefs and Religion
- Viracocha, a powerful creator god, was pivotal in Inca religion.
- Inti (the sun god) was one of many important deities.
- Inca practices were closely tied to agricultural cycles, as seen in the Inti Raymi festival.
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Test your knowledge about the Inca Empire, exploring its society, agriculture, communication methods, and religious beliefs. Discover how internal conflicts and European arrival impacted this remarkable civilization. Examine the dietary practices and the significance of the quipus in Inca culture.
