Secret of the Andes Comprehension Check

What is a llama?

• A llama is a bowl used for holding and transporting goods.

• A llama is an animal of South America that is was used for food.

• The Inca did not have horses or cows. Llamas were the important animal high in the Andes mountains. Llamas provided the Inca with wool, food, and a way to transport goods. Llamas were not worshiped, but they well cared for.

What does Chuto mean when he says, “We are the Keepers?” Choose the best answer.

• Chuto meant that he and Cusi are caretakers.

• Chuto meant that he and Cusi are guards.

• Chuto meant that he and Cusi are responsible for keeping the Inca ancient ways and traditions.

What does the older man mean when he says that Cusi is one of the Chosen? Choose the best answer.

• 'One of the Chosen' refers to the few who are chosen to follow the ancient Inca traditions.

• 'One of the Chosen' refers to the one who needs to take a test.

• 'One of the Chosen' refers to the one that was ignored by the Inca.

What does “ancients” mean?

• Refers to how the Inca were found in the ice of Antarctica.

• Refers to Chuto being an old man.

• Refers to the Inca before their takeover by the Spanish.

What was Cusi’s first disappointment on his trip to Cuzco?

• Cusi's first disappointment on his trip to Cuzco was that it was the capital of the Inca Empire, holy city, the political, military, and cultural center.

• Cusi’s first disappointment was that the family in the valley he wanted to belong to was gone.

• Cusi’s first disappointment was that the conquering Spaniards constructed their mansions and churches right atop the Incas’ stone foundations.

The Inca civilization was in Mexico.

• True, the Inca Empire was in the Andes Mountains in Mexico

• False, the Inca Empire was in the Andes Mountains in Peru

The two main reason for their famous road system was for messengers and Inca Armies

• True

• False, the road system was used to prevent the rocks from sliding down the mountains.

The two purposes for the terraces were so that people didn't fall down the mountain and for rain protection.

• True

• False, terraces were used to grow crops.

The Incas’ diet was based on potatoes, maize and native grains such as quinoa and kiwicha. What was a typical meal for Cusi and Chuto?

• Quinoa

• Corn

• Frozen potatoes that are made into a meal called chuno.

Why did Cusi pound the water-soaked grass with a rounded wooden club, mashed it into a pulp, roll it into long strands between his hand, and braid the strands into even, strong rope lengths.

• He and Chuto needed new rope to tie their bundles for their trip.

• He was making a bridge.

• Because the minstrel told him to.