Module 9 The inca Flashcards

1
Q

When did the Inca first appear?

A

During the twelfth century

The Inca survived until 1532 when Spanish conquistadors invaded.

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2
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What was the original name the Inca used for their empire?

A

Tawantinsuyu

It means ‘Land of the Four Quarters’.

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3
Q

How many ethnic groups were in the Inca Empire?

A

Over 100 ethnic groups

The empire had a population of twelve million people.

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4
Q

What significant geographical features were part of the Inca Empire?

A

Coasts, high mountain valleys, rainforests, deserts

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5
Q

Who founded the city of Cuzco according to Inca mythology?

A

Manco Capac

He was sent by the sun god Inti.

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6
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What shape was the outline of the city of Cuzco said to resemble?

A

A puma

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7
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Who transformed Cuzco into a great city?

A

Emperor Pachacuti

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8
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What notable structure did Pachacuti build in honor of the sun god?

A

A massive temple

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9
Q

What is the significance of Macchu Picchu?

A

It grew to be a city of wonder with massive stone temples

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10
Q

What was the weight of the stones used in Macchu Picchu’s construction?

A

Over 100 tons

It took twenty men working an entire year on one stone.

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11
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Who were the two significant emperors of Tawantinsuyu?

A

Viracocha and Pachacuti

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12
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What policy did Pachacuti establish regarding inheritance?

A

All power went to the son, but material possessions went to other male relatives

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13
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What was the primary method of communication within the Inca Empire?

A

A network of highways

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14
Q

How far could messages travel in a week using the Inca road system?

A

1,200 miles

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15
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What type of economy did the Inca have?

A

Supply-by-command economy

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16
Q

What was a quipu?

A

Knotted strings used for record-keeping

17
Q

Who was the creator god in Inca mythology?

A

Viracocha

Not to be confused with the emperor of the same name.

18
Q

What role did priests play in Inca society?

A

Diagnosed illnesses, solved crimes, predicted the future

19
Q

What happened to Emperor Atahualpa in 1532?

A

He was kidnapped and murdered by Francisco Pizarro

20
Q

What was the population size of the Inca compared to the Spanish?

A

The Inca outnumbered the Spanish

21
Q

What system did the Inca use for provincial administration?

A

Provincial rule with kuraka leaders

22
Q

What were the four divisions of the Inca Empire?

A

Chinchaysuyu, Cuntisuyu, Antisuyu, Kollasuyu

23
Q

Which division of the Inca Empire was the most populated and prestigious?

A

Chinchaysuyu

24
Q

Which division of the Inca Empire was the lowest ranked?

25
Q

What was the largest division by land in the Inca Empire?

26
Q

What system did the Inca use to manage labor and control ethnic groups?

A

Forced labor system