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