The Inka Imposed Not Only Political and Economic Controls Over

question 36

Multiple Choice

The Inka imposed not only political and economic controls over the conquered populations but also artistic control as well. Which of the following was an example of their artistic control?

• A) specific tattoos could only be used by the conquered
• B) absolutely no gold could be worn by the conquered
• C) the conquered had to wear local dress at all times
• D) the conquered had to pierce their lower lip and insert a silver disk to be worn at all times

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Definitions:

Maxillary Bones

Paired bones that form the upper jaw and parts of the orbits of the eyes, contributing to the structure of the face and the alignment of teeth.

Palatine Bones

A pair of bones located in the back part of the nasal cavity that form part of the hard palate, the nasal cavity, and the eye sockets.

Nasal Cavity

The section of the respiratory tract located behind the nose, involved in breathing and smelling.

Tracheostomy

A surgical procedure to create an opening in the neck leading directly to the trachea (windpipe) to enable breathing.