1. Red: Copy exactly Yellow: Write using own words Green: Follow along & discuss

2. Where was the Inca Empire?Where was the Inca Empire?  Capital: Cuzco  Other cities/places to know:  Machu Picchu  Sasahuaman  Incas lived in Andes Mountains

3. Background  No large pack animals (biggest animal was the llama)  Hard to find protein (essential nutrient)  Almost everything had to be transported on foot  Had increased oxygen capacity from living in mountain climate with thin air (~25% more than people living in lowlands)

4. Geography of Inca EmpireGeography of Inca Empire  Andes Mountains  Highest peak: 22,841 ft.  CRMA #5: ~25-30 ft.  1000:1 ratio  Amazon Rainforest  Coastal desert

5. Influence of GeographyInfluence of Geography  Andes Mountains  Built cities in mountains  Terraced agriculture  Amazon Rainforest  Slash & burn agriculture  Coastal Deserts  Natural barrier (to trade/movement)

6. Prompt: How did the location of the Mayans, Aztecs, & Incas affect the development of each civilization?  Requirements:  1 paragraph response  Topic & Concluding Sentence  3 details & explanations  Proper spelling & grammar  Rubric:  1 point for topic & concluding sentence  3 points for details & explanation  1 point for spelling & grammar Period 3: Due Monday 11/21/11 Periods 2 & 4: Due Tuesday 11/22/11 Period 3: Due Monday 11/21/11 Periods 2 & 4: Due Tuesday 11/22/11