Administration: Quipu and the Mita System
Administration: Quipu and the Mita System is a skill on Pengi from Lesson 3: The Incas in Pengi Social Studies (Grade 7).
Key Concepts
Remarkably, the Incas managed this vast empire without a written language. Instead, they used the Quipu , a device made of knotted strings of different colors. Trained officials used the Quipu to keep precise records of census data, crop yields, and history. They imposed a single language, Quechua , to unify the diverse conquered tribes.
The Incan economy was based on a labor tax called the Mita . Rather than paying money, every male commoner was required to work for the government for a set number of days each year. This labor force built the roads, terraces, and temples.
In return, the government provided food and care for the old and sick, functioning as an early welfare state centered on the community unit known as the Ayllu .
Common Questions
What is Administration: Quipu and the Mita System?
Administration: Quipu and the Mita System is a skill on Pengi from Lesson 3: The Incas in Pengi Social Studies (Grade 7).
What grade level is Administration: Quipu and the Mita System for?
Administration: Quipu and the Mita System is part of the Grade 7 History curriculum, covered in Pengi Social Studies (Grade 7). It is designed for students studying History at the Grade 7 level.
How can I learn Administration: Quipu and the Mita System?
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Which textbook covers Administration: Quipu and the Mita System?
Administration: Quipu and the Mita System is covered in Pengi Social Studies (Grade 7), specifically in Chapter 8: Civilizations of the Americas under Lesson 3: The Incas. Pengi's lesson is aligned directly to this textbook so you can follow along with your class.
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