10 Questions
What type of farming method did the Incans use to create flat platforms on the side of mountains?
Terrace farming
What animals did Chaci have on their farm that provided wool for clothing?
Alpacas and lamas
Which city was the capital of the entire Incan Empire?
Cusco
What is the name given to the province where Chaci lived in the Incan Empire?
Anti Suyu
What small creatures were running around Chaci's farm and going to be dinner that night?
Guinea pigs
What is the purpose of the knotted strings carried by the official runners for the empire?
To record and keep important information
Why is Cusco considered the center of the universe by the Incans?
Because it is home to the sun god, a central deity in their religion
What purpose do the massive buildings in Cusco serve for the Incans?
They are built based on astronomical alignments
What distinguishes the tunics worn by the administrators and bureaucrats of the Incan Empire?
Patterns that only members of the court are allowed to wear
What is one common practice mentioned in the text that reflects how the Inca respected local traditions and religions?
Allowing subjects to continue their local religious practices
Experience a day in the life of an Incan named Chaci as you navigate through the highly sophisticated Incan Empire in the Andes Mountains of South America.
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