Inca Empire Daily Life

What was an ayllu in the society of the Inca Empire?

• The king or emperor of the Inca

• A group of families that worked a portion of land together

• A type of musical instrument

• A long skirt worn by Inca women

Which of the following best describes how peasant children were treated?

• They were watched over all day by nurses

• They were sent to school at an early age

• They were left to take care of themselves

• They were spoiled and hugged by parents

What were the homes of the Inca made with?

• Stone

• Wood logs

• concrete and marble

• Adobe bricks

What kind of clothing did the Inca women wear?

• Shirts and pants

• Sleeveless shirts or tunics

• Long dresses

• None of the above

What job did most of the Inca peasant men have?

• Farmers

• Hunters

• Fisherman

• None of the above

When was the only time that peasants did not have to work?

• On the weekends

• During their vacation days

• They got every other day off from work

• During religious festivals

Who owned the land worked by the peasants?

• Peasants

• The wife of the farmer

• Inca government

• The eldest male of the family

True or False: Elderly people and people who couldn't work were usually left outside to starve.

• TRUE

• FALSE

True or False: The Inca government had inspectors that kept an eye on the people making sure they were working and keeping their houses clean.

• TRUE

• FALSE

True or False: The nobles had to pay taxes, but the peasants did not.

• TRUE

• FALSE