Describe the social structure of Incas
Inca society was made up of 'ayllus', which were clans of families who lived and worked together. Each allyu was supervised by a 'curaca' or chief. Families lived in thatchedroof houses, built of stone and mud. Furnishings were unknown, with the families sitting and sleeping on the floor. Potatoes were the basic Inca food. The Imperial Incas clothed themselves in garments made from Alpaca and many of their religious ceremonies involved animals.
In Inca social structure, the ruler, Sapa Inca and his wives, the Coyas, had supreme control over the empire. The High Priest and the Army Commander in Chief were next. Then came the Four Apus, the regional army commanders. Next were temple priests, architects, administrators and army generals. Next were artisans, musicians, army captains and the quipucamayoc, the Incan accountants. At the bottom were sorcerers, farmers, herding families and conscripts.
