Inca Daily Life
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- 1.
All Inca boys went to school.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 2.
What is an ayllu?
- A.
An ayllu is the occupation assigned to you by the Inca government.
- B.
A traditional Inca greeting, as in ¨Ayllu. How are you?”
- C.
A grouping of Inca families based on which gods the group worshipped.
- D.
A grouping of Inca families based on wealth and occupation.
Correct Answer
D. A grouping of Inca families based on wealth and occupation. -
- 3.
What subjects were taught in Inca schools?
- A.
Language, religion, quipu, & history.
- B.
Writing, military history, public speaking
- C.
Military strategy, leadership, philosophy
- D.
Agricultural science, language arts, mechanical magic
Correct Answer
A. Language, religion, quipu, & history. -
- 4.
What did girls learn in school?
- A.
Girls learned the same things as Inca boys.
- B.
Girls learned home-making skills and religion.
- C.
Girls learned how to read omens and interpret signs.
- D.
Girls learned astronomy and farming.
Correct Answer
B. Girls learned home-making skills and religion. -
- 5.
Out of 12 million Inca, how many were commoners?
- A.
Between 10 and 11 million.
- B.
Between 6 and 7 million.
- C.
About ½.
- D.
Between 8 and 9 million.
Correct Answer
A. Between 10 and 11 million. -
- 6.
Marriage was required for the Inca people.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 7.
Which of the following statements best represents the Inca government’s food policy?
- A.
All Inca could expect to be well fed.
- B.
Eat or be eaten.
- C.
Eat well tonight, for tomorrow we fight.
- D.
Finish your vegetables or no dessert!
Correct Answer
A. All Inca could expect to be well fed. -
- 8.
What were two specialized jobs in the Inca empire?
- A.
Tinker and tailor.
- B.
Soldier and spy.
- C.
Weavers and potters.
- D.
Farmers and herders.
Correct Answer
C. Weavers and potters. -
- 9.
What metals did Inca artisans work with?
- A.
Gold, silver and vicuna.
- B.
Bronze, gold and silver.
- C.
Copper, tin, and nickel
- D.
Gold, Bronze and patina.
Correct Answer
B. Bronze, gold and silver. -
- 10.
Fine woven cloth was more valuable than gold.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 11.
From what fabric was most clothing made?
- A.
Wool
- B.
Cotton
- C.
Linen
- D.
Poly blend
Correct Answer
A. Wool -
- 12.
Which of the following statements are true about Inca textiles?
- A.
Patterns on the textiles told a story.
- B.
The most common textile colors were red, black and mollusk.
- C.
The best textiles were so fine they felt like silk.
- D.
Geometric patterns were used to distinguish one’s social class.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Patterns on the textiles told a story.
C. The best textiles were so fine they felt like silk. -
- 13.
How was an Inca craftsperson’s life like that of a modern factory worker?
- A.
Their job was filled with repetitive tasks.
- B.
All Inca workers were members of unions.
- C.
If their productivity increased, workers could earn more.
- D.
They worked 40 hour per week.
Correct Answer
A. Their job was filled with repetitive tasks. -
- 14.
Why was a man’s hairstyle important?
- A.
A man's hairstyle was a sign of social class.
- B.
It had to match their earplugs.
- C.
It had to match the Sapa Inca's hairstyle.
- D.
Hairstyle marked your level of education.
Correct Answer
A. A man's hairstyle was a sign of social class. -
- 15.
Which of the following is true about Inca clothing?
- A.
The rich and poor dressed the same.
- B.
All Inca dressed the same.
- C.
A commoner's clothing was made of rougher wool.
- D.
Hats were popular with the working class.
Correct Answer(s)
A. The rich and poor dressed the same.
C. A commoner's clothing was made of rougher wool. -
- 16.
What was a common meal for the Inca?
- A.
Corn, quinoa, and potatoes.
- B.
Potatoes, rice, and gerbils.
- C.
Chicha, bread, and kebabs.
- D.
Llama meat and potatoes.
Correct Answer
A. Corn, quinoa, and potatoes. -
- 17.
Why did the Ina freeze-dry their food?
- A.
It provided a frosty treat during the hot Summer months.
- B.
It preserved the food for later use.
- C.
It made the food lighter to carry during travel.
- D.
It saved precious water supplies.
Correct Answer
B. It preserved the food for later use. -
- 18.
What type of meat was eaten by common Inca?
- A.
Meat was not eaten, the Inca were vegetarian.
- B.
Guinea pig.
- C.
Llama.
- D.
Mule.
Correct Answer
B. Guinea pig. -
- 19.
What is terrace farming?
- A.
It is when food is grown in pots.
- B.
It is when food is gown on flat steps cut into a steep surface.
- C.
It is a small family garden.
- D.
It is a community pea-patch.
Correct Answer
B. It is when food is gown on flat steps cut into a steep surface. -
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