The Incas: People of the Sun 12 th to the 16 th century, 1100’s to 1500’s

Questions that need to be answered about the Inca When and where was the Inca Empire? When and where was the Inca Empire? How big was it How big was it What was the culture like? What was the culture like? Religion, economy, political system Religion, economy, political system What was most significant about their large buildings or structures? What was most significant about their large buildings or structures? What was Machu Picchu and why was it built? What was Machu Picchu and why was it built? What was/is mummification? What was/is mummification? Why do historians think the Incas practiced it? Why do historians think the Incas practiced it?

The Inca Empire

A Brief History of the Inca Civilization Began in the 12 th century A.D. Began in the 12 th century A.D. Lasted until the early 16 th century. Lasted until the early 16 th century. Over 100 native nations conquered Over 100 native nations conquered At its height, covered over 2,500 miles of S. America At its height, covered over 2,500 miles of S. America They worshipped the sun They worshipped the sun

Machu Picchu When did the Inca build Machu Picchu? When did the Inca build Machu Picchu? What was the purpose of Machu Picchu, according to many historians and scientists? What was the purpose of Machu Picchu, according to many historians and scientists? What happened there? What happened there?

Architecture, Agriculture and the economy of the Inca Agricultural Terraces Irrigation Systems Maize, squash, beans, potatoes, coca plant All crops taxed; 1/3 for farmers Architecture Had to move big rocks over long distances No mortar needed between rocks Economy Quipu used ; no written language No horses, cows or sheep Used Llamas and alpacas for meat, wool, and transportation Valued cloth more than gold; used cloth as money!

Inca Mummification What was/is mummification? What was/is mummification? Why do the scientists think the Incas did it? Why do the scientists think the Incas did it?

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Can you answer these questions now? When and where was the Inca Empire? When and where was the Inca Empire? How big was it How big was it What was the culture like? What was the culture like? Religion, economy, political system Religion, economy, political system What was most significant about their large buildings or structures? What was most significant about their large buildings or structures? What was Machu Picchu and why was it built? What was Machu Picchu and why was it built? What was/is mummification? What was/is mummification? Why do historians think the Incas practiced it? Why do historians think the Incas practiced it?

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