The Inca's Flashcards
What were the Incas famous for?
Stonework
Why was martar (cement) not needed?
The stone was so precisely cut that they fit together perfectly.
What did the Incas make?
The temple of the sun.
Explain what the temple of the sun looked like.
The exterior were covered with heavy gold plates.
The Inside was coated with gold, you could also find idols of silver too and mummified bodies from past rulers and their wives.
Why was the Inca Road System important?
It was very important to trade goods and information along the empire.
Why did the people have to run on the Inca Road System?
There were no animals that could be rode. Every message was run by a Currier.
How many miles did the road system cover?
14,000 miles
Who did you have to travel with on the Inca Road system?
An imperial directive
What happens if you were traveling the Inca Road system without permission?
You die.
What was the name of the language the Incas spoke?
Quechua (catch wa)
What is Quechua?
It is an oral language that the Incas spoke.
What was their a lack of from the Incas?
Written material.
Why was no written language a hinder?
You can’t transmit knowledge from generation to generation.
What is the Quipa?
An elaborate system using knots.
What were the three main staples of agriculture?
Corn, dehydrated potatoes, seeds.
