8. why was the location of cuzco ideal for the leaders of the inca empire?
9. what is another word that could be used to explain the meaning of \suyu\?
a) section
b. wealth
c. power
d. army
10. the inca empire had a diverse system of roads that spanned across the territory of the empire.
a. how was this system of roads used by the incas?
b. why was the construction of this road system so impressive?
11. what is meant by \mita\?
12. briefly explain how the inca economy worked.
13. what is the significance of a \quipu\?
14. why did the incas carry out human sacrifice?

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8. why was the location of cuzco ideal for the leaders of the inca empire?
9. what is another word that could be used to explain the meaning of \suyu\?
 a) section
 b. wealth
 c. power
 d. army
10. the inca empire had a diverse system of roads that spanned across the territory of the empire.
 a. how was this system of roads used by the incas?
 b. why was the construction of this road system so impressive?
11. what is meant by \mita\?
12. briefly explain how the inca economy worked.
13. what is the significance of a \quipu\?
14. why did the incas carry out human sacrifice?

Accepted Answer

### Question 9
# Brief Explanations:
In the Inca Empire, "suyu" referred to the four administrative regions (sections) that the empire was divided into. "Wealth" refers to resources/riches, "Power" is authority, and "Army" is a military force, none of which match "suyu"'s meaning. So "Section" is the best fit.
# Answer:
a. Section

### Question 8
# Brief Explanations:
Cuzco's location was ideal as it was in the Andes Mountains' heart, a central spot for governing the empire. It had access to fertile lands (like the Sacred Valley) for agriculture, was defensible due to mountainous terrain, and connected to different ecological zones (highlands, lowlands) which helped in resource collection and trade. Its centrality allowed easy communication and control over the Inca territories.
# Answer:
Cuzco's location was ideal because it was centrally located in the Andes, in a defensible, fertile area (Sacred Valley) with access to diverse ecosystems, enabling governance, resource collection, and control over the empire.

### Question 10a
# Brief Explanations:
The Inca road system was used for multiple purposes: transporting goods (like food, textiles) via llamas or porters, moving the army for defense/expansion, sending messengers (chasquis) to relay information across the empire, and facilitating religious pilgrimages. It also helped integrate the diverse empire by connecting different regions.
# Answer:
The Inca road system was used to transport goods (e.g., food, textiles), move the army, send chasqui messengers with information, and enable religious pilgrimages, integrating the empire.

### Question 10b
# Brief Explanations:
The road construction was impressive because it spanned diverse terrains (mountains, deserts, jungles) without modern tools. It used precise stonework (no mortar, fit tightly), included suspension bridges over canyons, and covered ~25,000 miles. Building such a network across harsh landscapes, with labor from mita (tax - labor) system, showcased engineering skill and organizational ability.
# Answer:
The road system’s construction was impressive as it crossed diverse terrains (mountains, deserts) with precise stonework, suspension bridges, and ~25,000 miles of roads, built without modern tools, relying on mita labor, demonstrating engineering and organizational prowess.

### Question 11
# Brief Explanations:
"Mita" was the Inca labor tax system. Adult men (except nobles) had to work a set number of days yearly on public projects: building roads, temples, fortresses, or in agriculture (e.g., on state - owned lands). It ensured the empire’s infrastructure and food supply, and was a form of tribute instead of money.
# Answer:
"Mita" was the Inca labor tax system: adult men (non - nobles) worked on public projects (roads, temples, farming) as tribute, supporting the empire’s infrastructure and food supply.

### Question 12
# Brief Explanations:
The Inca economy was centrally planned. The state owned land, resources, and production. Farmers grew crops (maize, potatoes) on state, community, and their own lands. Goods were distributed by the state: farmers gave surplus to storehouses, which supplied the army, officials, and the needy. Craftspeople (weavers, metalworkers) made goods for the state/elite. Trade was limited (no money), with barter in local markets, and the state controlled long - distance trade of luxury items. Mita labor built infrastructure to support the economy.
# Answer:
The Inca economy was centrally planned: the state owned resources/land, farmers (on state, community, personal lands) gave surplus to storehouses (distributed to army/needy), craftspeople made goods for the state, trade (barter) was local/state - controlled, and mita labor built infrastructure.

### Question 13
# Brief Explanations:
A "quipu" was a recording device: strings with knots (different colors, knot types, positions) to record numbers (e.g., population, taxes, harvests) and possibly non - numerical info (like stories/histories). It helped the Inca administer the empire (tracking resources, labor, census) since they had no writing system, preserving administrative and cultural knowledge.
# Answer:
A "quipu" (strings with knots) recorded numbers (taxes, census) and possibly non - numerical info, helping administer the empire (tracking resources/labor) as the Inca had no writing system.

### Question 14
# Brief Explanations:
The Incas carried out human sacrifice (capacocha) for religious and political reasons. Religiously, it pleased the gods (Inti, the sun god) to ensure good harvests, peace, and protection from disasters. Politically, it reinforced imperial control: sacrificing children of nobles/loyal subjects showed the state’s power and unity, and was also done for important events (coronations, natural disasters) to maintain cosmic balance.
# Answer:
The Incas conducted human sacrifice (capacocha) to please gods (e.g., Inti) for good harvests/protection, and for political control (show state power, maintain unity, mark events like coronations/disasters).

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