The Incas:The Incas:People of the SunPeople of the Sun

1212thth to the 16 to the 16thth century century, , 1100’s to 1500’s1100’s to 1500’s

Questions that need to be Questions that need to be answered about the Incaanswered about the Inca

When and where was the Inca Empire?When and where was the Inca Empire? How big was itHow big was it What was the culture like?What was the culture like?

Religion, economy, political systemReligion, economy, political system What was most significant about their large What was most significant about their large

buildings or structures?buildings or structures? What was Machu Picchu and why was it What was Machu Picchu and why was it

built?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 EmpireThe Inca Empire

A Brief History of the Inca A Brief History of the Inca CivilizationCivilization

Began in the 12Began in the 12thth century A.D.century A.D.

Lasted until the Lasted until the early 16early 16thth century. century.

Over 100 native Over 100 native nations conquerednations conquered

At its height, At its height, covered over covered over 2,500 miles of S. 2,500 miles of S. AmericaAmerica

They worshipped They worshipped the sunthe sun

Machu PicchuMachu Picchu When did the When did the

Inca build Inca build Machu Picchu?Machu Picchu?

What was the What was the purpose of purpose of Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu, according to according to many historians many historians and scientists? and scientists? What happened What happened

there?there?

Architecture, Agriculture Architecture, Agriculture and the economy of the and the economy of the

IncaIncaAgricultural

•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 Inca MummificationMummification

What was/isWhat was/is mummificatiomummification?n?

Why do the Why do the scientists scientists think the think the Incas did it?Incas did it?

Can you identifyCan you identify

everything here?everything here?

An Excellent Website onAn Excellent Website onThe IncaThe Inca

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Can you answer these questions now?Can you answer these questions now?

When and where was the Inca Empire?When and where was the Inca Empire? How big was itHow big was it What was the culture like?What was the culture like?

Religion, economy, political systemReligion, economy, political system What was most significant about their large What was most significant about their large

buildings or structures?buildings or structures? What was Machu Picchu and why was it What was Machu Picchu and why was it

built?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?

Can you answer these questions now?• When and where was the Inca Empire?

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– Religion, economy, political system

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• What was most significant about their large buildings or structures? ____________________________

• What was Machu Picchu and why was it built?__________________________________

• What was/is mummification? ________________________________________– Why do historians think the Incas practiced it?

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