Incas

• Where did the Inca civilization primarily live?

  In modern-day Peru, in the Andes Mountains
• What was the capital of the Inca Empire?

  Cuzco
• At what elevation was Cuzco located?

  10,000 feet in the mountains
• What was the name of the division of the Inca Empire into four quarters?

  Tahuantinsuyu
• What type of religion did the Inca practice?

  Polytheistic
• What was the role of women who became temple virgins in Inca society?

  They could escape from domestic chores but had to commit to lifelong virginity
• What was a notable characteristic of the temple virgins in Inca culture?

  They were known for their beauty
• Who was the primary god that the Inca believed in?

  The sun god
• Did the Inca practice human sacrifice?

  No, they did not practice human sacrifice
• What agricultural innovation did the Inca develop?

  Terrace gardening
• What was the purpose of the aqueducts built by the Inca?

  To bring water to houses
• Name one of the architectural achievements of the Inca.

  Temples and palaces
• What is Machu Picchu?


  A significant Inca archaeological site
• What was quipu used for in Inca society?


  To record data using a system of knotted strands and yarn
• What was a key feature of the Inca road system?

  It was built to facilitate transportation and communication
• Who was Pachakuti in Inca history?


  A leader who launched a campaign to unite the entire region under his authority
• What does the name Pachakuti mean?

  He who transforms the world
• How far did Pachakuti extend the boundaries of the Inca Empire?

  As far as Ecuador, central Chile, and the edge of the Amazon basin
• How was the Inca Empire administratively organized?

  Divided into four parts, each ruled by a governor
• What characterized the Inca economy?

  It was highly organized with advanced agricultural techniques
• What are the main social classes in Inca society?

  • Royalty
  • Nobles
  • Commoners