Unit 4 South America Civilization

Front

What was the main city of the Inca?

Back

Cuzco

Front

What farming method did the Inca develop to thrive in the Andean mountains?

Back

Terrace farming

Front

What did the Inca refer to themselves as in their religious beliefs?

Back

Children of the sun

Front

The Incas were what?

Back

Polytheistic

Front

Did the Incas use mortar when building structures?

Back

No, they were too skilled for that.

Front

The Inca Empire was located in what is now _____________

Back

South America

Front

What was the system of communication used by the Inca?

Back

Quipu

Front

What was the primary architectural material used by the Inca for monumental structure?

Back

Stone

Front

The Inca lived around this mountain range: Rockies, Sierra Negra, Andes.

Back

Andes

Front

Unlike the Aztecs and Mayans, the Inca did not do this: worship many gods, respect their elders, create great buildings of stone, sacrifice humans.

Back

sacrifice humans