Monday, May 13, 2019

Answer questions in the Medieval to Early Modern Times book, chapter 15, section 3. Answer questions in complete sentences.

Section 3, pages 422-426

1. Describe two scientific advances the early Incas discovered to adapt to their environment and have the ability to farm.
2. Who was Pachacuti?  What important aspects of Inca culture did he establish?
3. About how many miles did the Inca Empire stretch from north to south? How many people lived in the Inca Empire?
4. Describe the process the Inca used to freeze-dry potatoes.
5. What did the Incas do to the leaders of conquered areas? Why?
6. What did the Incas do to the children of conquered leaders? Why?
7. How did the Inca ensure that all people would speak Quechua, the official language?
8. How did the Inca keep records if they had no written language?  How did this work?
9. How did citizens “pay” taxes? What is this system called?
10. Do you think the above was a good system?  Why or why not?
11. Describe what Inca farmers grew and where they grew it.
12. Why were there no merchants or markets in the Inca empire?
13. Based on the short biography on page 425, why do you think Atahualpa refused to accept Christianity?
14. Why was Francisco Pizarro successful in conquering the Inca Empire, after two failed trips to South America?
15. What are four factors that the defeat of the Aztec and Inca civilizations have in common?

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