February 9, 2018 Learning Target (I can…): Describe the culture, structure, and decline of the Incan civilization I can compare and contrast Mesoamerican civilizations. Upcoming Dates 2/14: Research Outline Due 2/16: Research Parag. Due 2/16: HWP and WUs due Take Out: Inca reading (stamp) Map (turn in up front) Agenda: Incas! Research Intro Skills: Compare/Contrast
Context
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Who were they? Originally wanderers in Andes Myth: Manco Capac, following instructions of the sun god, threw his staff into Earth at Cusco, where it disappeared signifying fertile land City of Cuzco (Cusco) would be founded and remain center of the empire Incan emperors were believed to be sons of Inti, the sun god.
Where were they?
Where were they?
Pachacuti becomes emperor and begins to expand Building an Empire Pachacuti becomes emperor and begins to expand Empire will eventually include about 16 million people Used both force and diplomacy Conquered could keep customs and rulers in exchange for loyalty
Building an Empire Pachacuti ruled for 33 years, rebuilding Cuzco and creating a highly efficient government and empire
Official language (Quechua) Schools Uniform architecture across cities Incan awesomeness Official language (Quechua) Schools Uniform architecture across cities Master stonemasons 14,000 miles of roads of bridges
Cuzco
Machu Picchu
The Incans were socialists Mita: tribute of labor Citizens worked for state a certain number of days each year Citizens cared for during hard times and in old age as long as tribute was paid Tribute could be mita but also often included giving part of your production to the state
Llamas and alpacas were only domesticated animals The Inca and Llamas Llamas and alpacas were only domesticated animals Provided food, clothing, transportation making them essential for life
Religion and other tidbits Records keeping No writing system but use a quipu (knotted strings in different colors) to account for things
Religion and other tidbits Priests led worship of the sun god, Inti This included worship of the emperor as he was considered the son of Inti. Sacrificed llamas and exchanged goods as gifts from the gods
Emperor Huayna Capac dies suddenly Decline of the Empire Emperor Huayna Capac dies suddenly Empire divided between his sons but later Atahualpa led a civil war for sole rule Weakened empire just before arrival of the Spanish.
Mesoamerica Mini-research You will be writing an outline which you will then turn into an intro paragraph and one body paragraph Your thesis will answer the following: Which of the 3 major Mesoamerican civilizations was the most highly developed? Feel free to pick which one you think is the best/most awesome go for it!
Mesoamerica Mini-research You may use some info from the readings to get you started but you will need to have at least 2 other good academic sources in your paragraphs. Find good focused evidence! Go to the library on Monday.