Ancient Civilizations and Their Beliefs

The video explores how three ancient civilizations—the Inca, Mayan, and Aztec—perceived the universe and the Sun's role in their cultures. The Inca Empire revered the Sun god Inti, building structures like Machu Picchu to align with solar events. The Mayans developed complex calendars based on celestial cycles, believing in a cyclical universe. The Aztecs also had a rich cosmology, with the Sun Stone symbolizing their understanding of time and the universe. These civilizations used empirical observations to enrich their cultural and religious practices.

Which civilization considered their emperors as descendants of the Sun god Inti?

• Inca Empire

• Mayan Empire

• Roman Empire

• Aztec Empire

What was the primary purpose of Machu Picchu according to recent research?

• A military fortress

• A trade center

• A solar observatory

• A burial ground

Which Inca constellation is associated with water and the agricultural cycle?

• The Serpent

• The Llama

• The Toad

• The Fox

What was the Mayan calendar based on?

• The positions of the stars

• The orbital time of the Earth around the Sun

• The cycles of Venus

• The phases of the Moon

According to the Mayans, when did the current great cycle begin?

• August 11, 3114 BC

• March 21, 2020

• December 21, 2012

• January 1, 2000

What did the Mayans believe would align with the 'Dark Circle' at the end of the world?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• The winter solstice

• The Pleiades

Which civilization's famous city was Palenque?

• Inca Empire

• Mayan Empire

• Aztec Empire

• Babylonian Empire

What did the Aztecs believe would happen at the end of each New Fire cycle?

• The universe would expand

• The Earth would flood

• A new god would be born

• The universe would stop moving

What is the Aztec Sun Stone often referred to as?

• A map of the stars

• A calendar of the gods

• A guide to the underworld

• The Aztec Diary

Which civilization's calendar included a cycle lasting 52 years?

• Inca Empire

• Mayan Empire

• Egyptian Empire

• Aztec Empire