Inca Civilization and Sacred Sites

Albert Lin explores the Quinsachata Volcano with archaeologist Amelia Perez Trujillo, seeking evidence of its cultural significance. They discover pre-Inca structures and discuss the Inca's adaptation of earlier belief systems, exemplified by the Temple of Wiracocha. The video highlights the integration of cultural and religious elements into Inca architecture, showcasing the power and influence of the Inca civilization.

What type of rock is mentioned as being found at Quinsachata Volcano?

• Limestone

• Granite

• Basalt

• Pumice

What technology is Albert Lin using to search for evidence of sacred sites?

• GPS

• Radar

• Sonar

• LiDAR

What did ancient people do near the volcano that suggests a connection to a god-like event?

• Built temples

• Constructed roads

• Buried ancestors

• Held festivals

What natural event is described as causing wonder and awe among ancient people?

• Solar eclipse

• Volcanic eruption

• Flood

• Earthquake

What is the name of the town located at the base of the lava flow?

• Machu Picchu

• Raqch'i

• Cusco

• Nazca

What did the Inca ruler decide to do after hearing about the miracle of fire?

• Write a chronicle

• Build a larger shrine

• Conquer the area

• Leave an offering

What is the significance of the temple of Wiracocha according to the Spanish Chronicles?

• It was a military fort

• It was the largest building

• It was a place for trade

• It was the smallest building

How did the Inca incorporate earlier belief systems into their own?

• By building bigger and better

• By destroying them

• By translating them

• By ignoring them

What is the architectural style of the Inca described as?

• Architecture of power

• Architecture of simplicity

• Architecture of peace

• Architecture of nature

What did the Inca ruler see when he passed by the area of the temple of Wiracocha?

• A large river

• A shrine

• A desert

• A mountain