USA HISTORY

FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE

THE INCA CIVILIZATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was the role of the “Sapa Inca”?
A
to conduct trials
B
to serve the noble class
C
to rule as emperor
D
to conquer other tribes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Functions. The Sapa Inca was the absolute ruler of the empire and accumulated in his power the political, social, military, and economic direction of the State.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Inca Empire was ruled by an emperor known as the Sapa Inca, meaning “sole ruler”. Manco Capac was the first Sapa Inca and established the Kingdom of Cuzco around the year 1200.

Detailed explanation-3: -How was the Inca government organized? Directly under the Sapa Inca, there were four apos, or officials, who formed the Sapa Inca’s “Supreme Council.” Each apo was in charge of one-quarter of the empire. The Inca divided their empire into four suyus, or quarters, that radiated from Cuzco, the capital city.

Detailed explanation-4: -Incas had 3 commandments: don’t steal. don’t lie. don’t be lazy.

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