Exploring the Significance of Inti Raymi

The video explores the Inti Raymi festival, a significant Inca celebration honoring the Sun God. It delves into the festival's historical roots, its suppression during Spanish colonization, and its revival in the 20th century. Today, Inti Raymi is a vibrant cultural event in Cusco, reflecting the rich heritage and identity of the Andean people.

What role did the Sun play in Incan culture?

• It had no significant role.

• It was worshipped only during the winter.

• It was seen as a source of energy and food.

• It was considered a minor deity.

Who is believed to have established the Inti Raymi festival at an official level?

• Francisco Pizarro

• Yahuar Huacac

• Manco Capac

• Pachacuti

According to Spanish chronicles, how many great annual festivals were established?

• Four

• Five

• Two

• Three

What was one of the main reasons the Spaniards prohibited the Inti Raymi festival?

• It conflicted with their own religious festivals.

• It was seen as a threat to their domination.

• It was not popular among the locals.

• It was too expensive to maintain.

How long did it take for the Inti Raymi festival to be reinstated after its prohibition?

• 400 years

• 200 years

• 100 years

• 300 years

Who led the team that promoted the recovery of the Inti Raymi festival?

• Manuel Prado

• Faust Espinosa Navarro

• Umberto Be De Luna

• Garcilaso de la Vega

In what year was the Inti Raymi festival staged for the first time after hundreds of years?

• 1950

• 1944

• 1940

• 1960

Where does the modern Inti Raymi festival begin?

• Temple of the Sun

• Sacsayhuaman

• Cusco Main Square

• Machu Picchu

How many spectators typically attend the modern Inti Raymi festival?

• 50,000

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 30,000

What does the Inti Raymi festival reflect about the Inca culture?

• Their architectural skills

• Their balance with nature

• Their agricultural techniques

• Their military prowess