Machu Picchu is located in the Peru
Culture:
In 1450, citizens of Machu Picchu were the Incas. These people had to follow their system of government called the federal system. Created by Pachacuti, the emperor, this government system was used throughout the Inca empire. The Tahuantinsuyu, a federal system, had four provincial governments, which made the Inca Empire so stable throughout their time. The Tahuantinsuyu, consisted of four regions controlled by the Opas. The Opas were Inca noblemen. Sapa Inca controlled the Tahuantinsuyu. The Incas believed in many gods, deities, and sacred places. A famous god they believed in was the “Sun God”. The believed that this god was “the protector of the people and was the creator of warmth”. They also believed in a mixture of complex ceremonies, practices, and beliefs. Some ceremonies might include sacrificing or a child's naming ceremony. The Incas believed in many sacred objects like rivers, mountains, temples, or even rocks. They would treat these places with kind and respect. When royalty was mummified they would put golden masks on there face to represent what social class they were in. The other classes had masks made out of wool or clay.
Having a shelter was important …show more content…
The farmers, mostly commoners, planted corn, cotton, quinoa, potatoes, and okra. The favorite foods of the Incas were dried potatoes called “chuno.” Also, a crowd favorite, was the “chicha” or beer made from corn. The women or girls were responsible for preparing and getting the food. They ate two meals a day, one in the morning and another at night. COmmoners mostly ate corn, potatoes, other vegetables, and quinoa. Chili peppers was used to season or flavor food. Rarely ate meat. The Nobles were more likely to eat meat because they ate younger animals unlike the commoners. They sometimes ate fish but usually in stew. Inca’s used the cold months to preserve food. They could just leave it
Culture:
In 1450, citizens of Machu Picchu were the Incas. These people had to follow their system of government called the federal system. Created by Pachacuti, the emperor, this government system was used throughout the Inca empire. The Tahuantinsuyu, a federal system, had four provincial governments, which made the Inca Empire so stable throughout their time. The Tahuantinsuyu, consisted of four regions controlled by the Opas. The Opas were Inca noblemen. Sapa Inca controlled the Tahuantinsuyu. The Incas believed in many gods, deities, and sacred places. A famous god they believed in was the “Sun God”. The believed that this god was “the protector of the people and was the creator of warmth”. They also believed in a mixture of complex ceremonies, practices, and beliefs. Some ceremonies might include sacrificing or a child's naming ceremony. The Incas believed in many sacred objects like rivers, mountains, temples, or even rocks. They would treat these places with kind and respect. When royalty was mummified they would put golden masks on there face to represent what social class they were in. The other classes had masks made out of wool or clay.
Having a shelter was important …show more content…
The farmers, mostly commoners, planted corn, cotton, quinoa, potatoes, and okra. The favorite foods of the Incas were dried potatoes called “chuno.” Also, a crowd favorite, was the “chicha” or beer made from corn. The women or girls were responsible for preparing and getting the food. They ate two meals a day, one in the morning and another at night. COmmoners mostly ate corn, potatoes, other vegetables, and quinoa. Chili peppers was used to season or flavor food. Rarely ate meat. The Nobles were more likely to eat meat because they ate younger animals unlike the commoners. They sometimes ate fish but usually in stew. Inca’s used the cold months to preserve food. They could just leave it