1. The Incas
April 4, 2018

2. The Ming Dynasty: Zheng He Bellwork
Which empire is displayed on the map?
Olmec
Maya
Aztec
Inca

3. Inca Soh
Standard Explain the roles of peoples in the Aztec and Incan societies, including class structures, family life, warfare, religious beliefs and practices, and slavery. (C, H)
Standard Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support the analysis of the impacts of the Mesoamerican developments in astronomy and mathematics, including the calendar, and the Mesoamerican knowledge of seasonal changes to the civilizations’ agricultural systems.
Objective – I can explain how the Incan Empire functioned
Homework – Complete study guide #10

4. The Incas Activator

5. Identity Chart Read the section, “The Inca” on pgs. 167-169
Take notes in an identity chart on all different aspects of their society
Once notes are finished:
Circle all notes that are related to government and class structure
Square all notes that are related to astronomy
Underline all notes that are related to mathematics
Star all notes related to religion

6. Class Structure Pyramid
Create a class structure pyramid to visually see how Inca society was set up.
Where have we seen one?
How is it different than
others?

7. Common Traits Look back at the notes for the Maya, Aztec, and Inca.
What do they share in common?
Fill out a chart that includes:
Government and Class Structure
Astronomy
Math
Religion

8. Exit Ticket
According to the text and your knowledge of history, how were the Inca able to survive in the Andes mountains?
They were able to import new foods from other regions.
They gave most of the crops to the people who labored on the farms.
They farmed plants until they were edible, or able to be eaten.
They only used the parts of the mountains where crops could grown.