6 Questions
What was the most important food of the Inca?
The potato
What process did the Incas use to preserve potatoes?
Freeze-drying, by freezing the potatoes, trampling them to squeeze out the water, and then drying them in the sunlight
What was the other important crop of the Incas besides potatoes?
Corn
What was the name of the dried potatoes used by the Incas?
Chufiu
Why did the Incas create flat step-like terraces in the mountains?
To create enough flat land for crops and to prevent soil erosion
How many varieties of potatoes did the Incas use for farming?
At least 40
Learn about the diverse crops grown by Incan farmers, including potatoes, vegetables, and fruits. Discover how they used innovative farming techniques to cultivate these crops in the Andean region.
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