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Tawantinsuyo
Tawantinsuyo
The Inca Empire was ruled by the ancestors of the original Inca people. These
were the people who originally established the city of Cuzco. All nobles enjoyed
certain privileges. They received gifts of land, servants, and fine clothing. They
did not pay taxes, and men had the right to marry more than one wife.
Public Administrators
Below the Inca or noble class was the class of public administrators. These
people ran the government at the low level.
The curacas were local leaders of conquered peoples. They carried out various
jobs such as collecting taxes, working as inspectors, and making sure everyone
followed Inca laws and customs like wearing proper clothing and keeping clean
homes. They were required to spend time in Cuzco learning these laws and
customs. They were allowed to rule their people only if they followed Inca ways.
Commoners
In the Inca Empire were commoners who worked as farmers and herders. The
Incas did not practice slavery in the usual sense of the word. However, they did
require commoners to support the government, both through the products of their
labor and by working on government-sponsored projects. Men did jobs like
building roads, while women might weave cloth.
Classification: Restricted to PCG
The Ayllu
The basic unit of Inca society was the ayllu. The ayllu was made up of a number
of families that worked together almost like one large family.
Capacocha…. What was the reason to do the ritual capacocha? Why did they
celebrate?
Economic – EXCHANGE more hard work more value
Beliefs
Creencias
What is punisher for break the rule?
Would we be better or worse if we kept the religions?