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Lección 7

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Search the Internet to get some knowledge about how the Incas were organized, what were their gods, and what activities were part of their daily routines. Also, discover some very unique islands made by their inhabitants.

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Inca daily life
Inca Empire
Inca religion
the straw people Miranda France
Lake Titicaca daily life
Lake Titicaca floating islands Uros

  1. What was the hierarchy of Inca society like? Name at least five daily activities that most of the Incas, those at the base of the pyramid, may have carried out.



  2. a) Identify these Inca gods.
    Viracocha
    Inti
    Mama Kilya
    Ilyapa

    b) According to the Incas, what was the origin of gold? And silver?



  3. What were the main purposes of most religious ceremonies performed by the Incas?



  4. Explore Lake Titicaca. a) How far above sea level is it located? What is its surface area? How deep is it? Is it good for swimming? Why? b) What are the Floating Islands of the Uros? What are they made of? What is the life like for the people who live in these islands? c) Would you like to visit this lake and some of its many islands?



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