Parti 2 ( Mayas, Incas, azteques ) Flashcards
Where did the Incas primarily live?
Long the Andes Mountains
What was the capital city of the Incan Empire?
Cuzco
What type of government did the Incas have?
Theocracy
What was the title of the Incan emperor?
Inca
What ritual did the Incan emperor perform to communicate with the gods?
Sacrifice a llama
What happens to the Incan population upon the emperor’s death?
They immolate themselves by fire
How did the Incas expand their territory?
Through warfare, massacre, force, and diplomacy
What was the social structure of the Incas compared to the nayas?
Similar bases/criteria
What is a key feature of the Incan Empire’s governance?
Decentralized empire
Which civilization is located in Mexico and shares similarities with the Incas?
Aztecs
What is the title of the Aztec emperor?
Tlatoani
Can Aztec nobles change social class?
Yes, without being from the same family
What is one reason for slavery among the Aztecs?
Selling a child or paying off debts
True or False: In Aztec society, selling oneself into slavery was viewed positively.
True
Fill in the blank: Among the Aztecs, marriage between _______ was common.
slaves