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Inca Civilization
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Aztec, Maya, & Inca Civilization Quiz1.4 State Building: Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizationsThe Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters, is a famous star cluster located in the constellation of Taurus. It is made up of a group of seven bright stars that are visible to the naked eye in the night sky. The stars in the Pleiades cluster are relatively young, being only about 100 million years old, which is young in astronomical terms. The Pleiades cluster has been observed and admired by cultures all around the world for thousands of years. In Greek mythology, the Pleiades were seven sisters who were pursued by the hunter Orion. To protect them, Zeus transformed them into stars, forming the star cluster we see today. Different cultures have their own stories and legends associated with the Pleiades, making it a fascinating object of study for astronomers and a source of inspiration for artists and storytellers. The Pleiades cluster is often used as a test of eyesight, as people are challenged to count how many stars they can see with the naked eye. Most people can see six or seven stars, but those with particularly sharp vision may be able to see more. The Pleiades is also a popular target for amateur astronomers with telescopes, as the cluster reveals even more stars and details when viewed through a telescope. In addition to being a beautiful sight in the night sky, the Pleiades cluster also serves a practical purpose for astronomers. By studying the stars in the Pleiades, scientists can learn more about how stars form and evolve, as well as gain insights into the structure and composition of the Milky Way galaxy. The Pleiades cluster continues to be an important object of study for astronomers, both amateur and professional, and its beauty and significance will continue to capture the imaginations of people for generations to come. Matariki is the Maori name for the Pleiades star cluster. The Pleiades is a group of stars that can be seen in the night sky, and Matariki is a special time of year when the star cluster is visible in the sky. In Maori culture, Matariki is seen as the beginning of the Maori New Year, and it is a time to celebrate and give thanks for the past year and look forward to the year ahead. So basically, Matariki is related to the Pleiades because it is a special time of year when those stars are visible in the sky and it has cultural significance for the Maori people. The Pleiades star cluster is known by different names in various cultures around the world. Here are some of the names by which the Pleiades are referred to in different countries: 1. Maori culture in New Zealand and Polynesia: Matariki 2. Greek mythology: The Seven Sisters 3. Japan: Subaru 4. Native American tribes: The Dancers or The Little Eyes 5. Inca civilization: Collca 6. Ancient Persia: Parvin 7. India: Krittika 8. Aboriginal Australians: The Seven Sisters or Djulpan These different names reflect the diverse cultural significance and interpretations of the Pleiades cluster in various societies throughout history.5.1 Maya, Inca, and Aztec CivilizationsMayan, Inca, and Aztec CivilizationsFor the questions below I will provide you with the correct answer - I want you to create 3 false but plausible answers for the other options. What two ancient civilizations are mentioned in the background paragraph? The Inca and the Aztec What is “El Dorado”? El Dorado is commonly associated with the legend of a gold city How many people live in La Rinconada? 50,000 At what elevation is La Rinconada located? 18,000 ft What is the Allusion to Dante meant to convey? That La Rinconada is being compared to hell. What is the only convenience La Rinconada has to offer? Electricity According to this article, what plant is useful for chills or bone pain? Muña How was La Rinconada before the mining began? Sparkling lakes, leaping fish and grasslands What color are the lakes around La Rinconada as a result of themining’s pollution? Orange Why were the mines closed for 200 years? The weight of a glacier collapsed them How many tons of rock have to be mined to produce 1 gold ring? 250 tons What is the Cachoro system? A man who labors 30 days and gets paid on the 31st day in the form of whatever rock he can carry What is the name of the local people? Aymara What happened when the locals of La Rinconada tried to protest the mining? The government sent the military to destroy themincaInca.