Inca Society and Its Organization

The video explores the concept of Inca communism, challenging the notion that communism began in 1917 with the Russians. It highlights the Paris Commune as an earlier example and delves into the structure of Inca society, which lacked a ruling class and monetary system. The Inca's communal work and resource distribution are examined, suggesting a form of communism. The video concludes with a theoretical analysis of how the Inca Empire functioned without traditional economic structures.

What is the main topic discussed in the video?

• The history of the French Revolution

• The organization of Inca society and its comparison to communism

• The development of modern communism

• The Spanish conquest of the Americas

Why do we know so little about Inca society?

• The Incas were a nomadic people

• The Incas were isolated from other civilizations

• The Spanish were more interested in gold than documenting Inca life

• The Incas left no written records

What is a notable feature of Inca settlements?

• Presence of large palaces for the nobility

• Absence of rich neighborhoods

• Use of gold in construction

• High walls surrounding the settlements

How did the Inca society view gold?

• As a symbol of wealth and power

• As a material for trade

• As a religious artifact

• They did not view it as wealth

What role did communal work play in Inca society?

• It was a form of punishment

• It was a way to earn money

• It was a central part of their way of life

• It was only for building roads

What was the Spanish motivation for their actions in the Americas?

• To learn about new cultures

• To establish trade routes

• To spread democracy

• To acquire gold and wealth

How did the Inca Empire function without a monetary system?

• By relying on foreign trade

• By using shells as currency

• By using a complex contract system between people and the Empire

• Through a barter system

What is suggested as a possible way the Inca Empire managed resources?

• By taxing the population heavily

• By using a network of storehouses

• By importing goods from neighboring empires

• Through a centralized banking system

What is the video’s perspective on Inca society’s organization?

• It was a society based on slavery

• It was a society that relied heavily on trade

• It was a hierarchical society with a strong nobility

• It was a society with no clear class distinctions

What does the video suggest about the Inca Empire's road network?

• It was used only for military purposes

• It was essential for both the Empire and the people

• It was a recent development before the Spanish arrived

• It was poorly maintained