INCAN CLASS STRUCTURE

INCAN HIERARCHY

• Top: Emperor
• Middle: Nobles
• Bottom: Commoners

EMPEROR

• Called sapa inca
• Believed to be descended from the sun god inti
• THe emperor believed he got his authority from the sun god.

NOBLES

• There were 3 types of nobles
• Made up of leaders who helped rule the vast empire
• Capac Incas, who were considered relatives of the emperor; Hahua Incas, who did not share the royal blood; and curacas, who were leaders of people conquered by the Incas.
• Capac incas controlled the empire’s land as well as its valuable resources, such as gold.

COMMONERS

• Farmers and herders
• Men did jobs like building roads, while women might weave cloth.

WHAT WERE THE LIVES OF THE EMPERORS LIKE?

• The Sapa Inca could have many wives and hundreds of children.
• He lived in great splendor
• Servants carried the emperor everywhere

WHAT WERE THE NOBLES LIVES LIKE?

• They received gifts of land, servants, llamas, and fine clothing
• Had the right to marry more then one wife

WHAT WERE THE COMMONERS LIVES LIKE?

• The commoners were required to support the government
• With products of their labor
• And by working on government sponsored projects

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