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The Inca Civilization had its capital at Cusco and exerted influence over a broad swatch of Pre-Columbian South America, including parts of the present-day countries of Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Bolivia, and Argentina. In the 16th century, Spanish forces under the command of Francisco Pizarro conquered the Inca Empire, although descendents of the Inca still maintain a powerful cultural and political presence in the region.
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Fast Facts:
- Language: Quechua
- Quechua name: Tawantinsuyu
- Emperors were called Supa Inca
- Began around the 12th century
- Important Inca technology: Quipu
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Brief History
The Inca civilization began in the 12th century with the consolidation of power of the Inca tribe into a city-state called Qus'qo or Cusco. In the 15th century, the Inca went through a period of rapid expansion, extending their influence throughout the western edge of the South American continentsAchievements
The Inca language, Quechua, is still widely spoken throughout Peru and Bolivia. The Inca constructed massive stone temples, many, such as Machu Picchu, at high altitudes, and were known for their exquisite gold jewelry and decoration. While the Inca did not have a written language, they did record financial transactions and historical information on quipu, a rope system containing coded series of knots. The Llama was an important source of wool for the Inca, as well as transportation.
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Inca Civilization Questions
What are the similiarities and differences between the Aztec civilization and the Inca civilization? 1 AnswerThe Aztecs and Incas civilizations are easily confused with each other for the simple reason that they both have a lot in common. Basically, what you need to re... read more
What does the name Inca mean? 1 AnswerThe words come from Quechan via Spanish and means a ruler or person of royal lineage. read more
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What countries were a part of the Inca empire? How fast and by what strategy did the Incas conquer these countries? 2 AnswersMaximum extension of the Inca Empire. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/34/Inca-expansion.png At its maximum extension the Inca Empire (or Tahuan... read more
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