Ancient Peruvian Cultures and Innovations

The video explores the rich history of pre-Inca cultures in Peru, focusing on the Tiohuanaca, Nazca, and Moche cultures. It highlights the Moche's advanced societal structure, agricultural innovations, and the significant archaeological discovery of the Lord of Sipan. The video discusses how agriculture led to societal stratification and the development of complex civilizations. It also touches on the Moche military and conflicts over resources.

Which kingdom existed in the Lake Titicaca region around 2000 years before the Incas?

• Moche

• Inca

• Nazca

• Tiohuanaca

What is the Nazca culture most famous for?

• Agricultural canals

• Gold masks

• Desert lines visible from the air

• Adobe bricks

What was a significant feature of the Moche culture's construction?

• Metal structures

• Millions of adobe bricks

• Wooden huts

• Stone pyramids

What was discovered in the 1980s that was likened to King Tut's tomb?

• Nazca lines

• Lord of Sipan burial

• Tiohuanaca artifacts

• Moche pottery

What was a notable feature of the Lord of Sipan's burial?

• Iron weapons

• Gold face mask

• Stone carvings

• Wooden statues

What did the stratification in ancient Peruvian societies lead to?

• Decrease in population

• Complex societies with technological advancements

• Less agricultural development

• Simpler societies

How did ancient Peruvians make dry valleys green?

• Using natural springs

• Building aqueducts

• Praying for rain

• Planting trees

What was a significant result of the technological advancements in ancient Peru?

• Simpler societal structures

• Decrease in population

• Expansion of populations into previously uninhabitable areas

• Less agricultural production

What was a common feature of professional armies in the Moche culture?

• Stone maces

• Bronze helmets

• Wooden shields

• Iron swords

What was a likely cause of conflicts between ancient Peruvian societies?

• Territorial expansion

• Cultural misunderstandings

• Lack of resources

• Religious differences