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What was the principal diet of the Inca?
What was the principal diet of the Inca?
- A diet high in dairy products
- Primarily vegetarian with some meat (correct)
- Primarily meat with some vegetarian options
- Only fruits and nuts
The main god of the Inca civilization was Inti.
The main god of the Inca civilization was Inti.
False (B)
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.
Match the following Incan concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following Incan concepts with their descriptions:
What was one factor that made the Inca Empire easier to conquer?
What was one factor that made the Inca Empire easier to conquer?
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.
What was the main god of agriculture for the Incas?
What was the main god of agriculture for the Incas?
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.
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
What distinctive materials are mentioned in the clothing of Manco Capac?
What distinctive materials are mentioned in the clothing of Manco Capac?
The Incas believed in many gods, primarily focusing on agriculture.
The Incas believed in many gods, primarily focusing on agriculture.
What system did the Incas use to keep track of numbers?
What system did the Incas use to keep track of numbers?
Flashcards
Inca Diet
Inca Diet
The Inca people mainly consumed a vegetarian diet consisting of crops like potatoes, maize, legumes, fruits, and quinoa. They occasionally consumed llama and cuy meat.
Quipu
Quipu
The Inca used a complex system of knotted strings called quipus to record information, including numbers, dates, and even stories.
Viracocha
Viracocha
The Inca worshipped Viracocha as their main deity, believing he created humanity and walked the earth doing good deeds. He is said to have sailed west out of Manta, promising to return.
Inti Raymi
Inti Raymi
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Inca Road System
Inca Road System
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What was the Inca's communication system?
What was the Inca's communication system?
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How big was the Inca empire?
How big was the Inca empire?
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What made the Inca vulnerable to Spanish conquest?
What made the Inca vulnerable to Spanish conquest?
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What weapons and advantages did the Spanish have over the Inca?
What weapons and advantages did the Spanish have over the Inca?
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What makes a society vulnerable to conquest?
What makes a society vulnerable to conquest?
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What were the main aspects of Inca religion?
What were the main aspects of Inca religion?
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What are some key characteristics of Inca society?
What are some key characteristics of Inca society?
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What was unique about the Inca in terms of communication and development?
What was unique about the Inca in terms of communication and development?
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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.
