The Incans Flashcards
1
Q
Where was the Incan empire founded?
A
High in the Andes Mountains of Peru
2
Q
Who spread the Incan empire?
A
Pachacuti
3
Q
How far did Pachacuti spread the Incan empire?
A
2500 miles along the West Coast
4
Q
How many people lived in the Incan empire?
A
16 million
5
Q
How did the Incas conquer people?
A
Through diplomacy
6
Q
Who did the Incas worship?
A
The Sun God, Inti
7
Q
Where was the Temple of the Sun located?
A
In Cuzco
8
Q
What did the Incas sacrifice to the Sun God?
A
Llamas
9
Q
When was Machu Picchu discovered?
A
1912
10
Q
What was gold, according to the Incas?
A
The sweat of the Sun
11
Q
What was Quechua?
A
The official language of the Inca
12
Q
How many miles of roadwork were there?
A
14,000
13
Q
What was Mita?
A
Forced labor required of all citizens compared to socialism
