Question

1.
In your own words, who/what is Pachamama? Answer in 2-3 sentences in English.

2.
​How would you describe the idea of "Ayni" in Andean culture?

Water is life.

Protect the earth.

Today for you, tomorrow for me.


Learn from your ancestors.
3.
Yaku is a quechua word. In Spanish, Yaku = agua. What is Yaku in English?

mother

earth

water

​mountain
4.
What does "Pacha" mean in Quechua?

water

mother

earth/time/universe

nature
5.
Based on what you've learned through the Sígueme song lyrics, music video, and about Pachamama, create an original visual representation of what Pachamama means to you. This can be hand-drawn or virtually drawn. You can also use a combination of images from the web. If you are using images from the web instead of drawing, you must use at least 3 images in your representation.

In your visual representation, label at least 3 parts of your drawing with Spanish words you've learned in this module.

Some examples of words you can use are:
la montaña
el agua
la tierra
el sol
la luna
el mundo
la sierra



6.
Apu is a quechua word. In Spanish, Apu = montaña. What is Apu in English?

mother

earth

water

mountain
7.
In what culture is Pachamama celebrated?

Mexican culture

Andean culture (Perú, Bolivia, Ecuador, Northern Chile, Northern Argentina)


Native North American culture

All of South America
8.
Think about the Sígueme song lyrics, music video, and what you've learned about Pachamama.

¿Por qué es significativo que artistas jóvenes cantan en lenguas indígenas? (Why is it significant that young artists sing in indigenous languages?)

Answer in 2-3 sentences in English.

Answer 1

1.
Pachamama is the Andean concept of “Mother Earth,” a living, sacred being who gives life and must be cared for. People honor her with offerings and rituals to maintain balance between humans and nature.

2.
Ayni is the principle of reciprocal help and balance in Andean culture — mutual support between people and between people and the land. It means returning kindness and resources (“today for you, tomorrow for me”) and keeping relationships in harmony with ancestors and Pachamama.

3.
Yaku in English = water.

4.
“Pacha” in Quechua means earth/time/universe.

5.
Visual representation idea you can draw or assemble from images:
- Center: a nurturing female figure made of landscape (Pachamama) whose body blends into hills and fields.
- Left: a snow-capped la montaña with llamas grazing.
- Right: a winding river labeled el agua flowing into cultivated fields labeled la tierra with people planting.
- Above: the sun (el sol) and moon (la luna) in the sky to show cycles; a small globe or manos joined to show community.
Labels to include (at least three): la montaña, el agua, la tierra (you can also add el sol, la luna).
If using web images, combine at least three (e.g., a mountain photo, a river photo, an image of traditional weaving/people) and credit sources or use free images (Creative Commons/Unsplash). Keep the overall composition showing reciprocity: people offering food to Pachamama and water nourishing crops.

6.
Apu in English = mountain.

7.
Pachamama is celebrated in Andean culture (Perú, Bolivia, Ecuador, Northern Chile, Northern Argentina).

8.
When young artists sing in indigenous languages they keep those languages alive and make them relevant for new generations, strengthening cultural pride. It also increases visibility and respect for indigenous histories and perspectives in wider society.