Inca Mummies Discovery Quiz

What was the initial discovery made by archaeologists in the Argentinian Andes?

• A new Inca settlement

• A burial site with mummified children

• A natural cave with ancient paintings

• A hidden treasure of the Incas

What factor contributed to the exceptional preservation of the mummies?

• The use of embalming fluids

• The dry and cold environment

• The burial in a sealed chamber

• The application of special herbs

What was discovered about the health of the older girl among the mummies?

• She was perfectly healthy

• She had a rare genetic disorder

• She was suffering from tuberculosis

• She had a broken leg

Why were the children believed to be of high social class?

• They had many possessions

• They wore simple clothing

• They were buried with gold

• Their clothing was made of fine materials

What was unusual about the substances found in the children's systems?

• They were common in modern medicine

• They were used in Inca rituals

• They were poisonous

• They were used for embalming

What change in the older girl's life was detected through hair analysis?

• A lack of essential nutrients

• A shift to a vegetarian diet

• A sudden weight loss

• A change to a richer diet of meat and maize

What was the role of coca leaves in Inca society?

• A decorative plant

• A spiritual and medicinal substance

• A food staple

• A form of currency

What was the Inca ritual sacrifice called?

• Capacocha

• Inti Raymi

• Pachamama

• Quipu

What was the purpose of the Capacocha ritual?

• To mark the new year

• To celebrate the harvest

• To honor the gods and ensure the empire's unity

• To punish criminals

What remains unclear about the younger children in the burial site?

• Their family background

• Their role in the ritual sacrifice

• Their place of origin

• Their exact age