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The Inca Empire, which flourished from the early 15th century until the Spanish conquest in the 16th century, underwent significant changes as it expanded its territory through military conquests and strategic alliances. Initially centered in the region of Cusco, the empire grew to encompass a vast area across western South America, integrating diverse cultures and peoples. This expansion led to more sophisticated administrative systems, enhanced infrastructure like roads and agricultural terraces, and the promotion of a unified state religion and language. However, internal strife, along with the impact of European colonization, ultimately contributed to its decline.

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The inca expanded quickly under the leadership of whom?

The Inca Empire was one of the most prolific of its time. The empire expanded quickly under Tupac Inca Yupanqui.


What powerful empires at about the same time?

Some powerful empires that existed around at the same time were the Aztec and Inca Empires. However, the Inca Empire was much larger.


What time period did the Inca empire get conquered?

Around 1572, which is around the downfall of their civilization. Also try Wikipedia.


Why was Inca vulnerable at the time of Pizarros arrival?

The Inca Empire was vulnerable at the time of Francisco Pizarro's arrival due to a combination of internal strife and recent civil war, which had weakened their central authority and resources. Additionally, the empire was still recovering from the devastating effects of a smallpox epidemic that had spread prior to Pizarro's arrival, significantly reducing their population and military strength. These factors, along with the Spanish's advanced weaponry and tactics, made the Inca susceptible to conquest.


What caused th Inca empire to decline?

The conquistadors consolidated their power over the whole Andean region, repressing successive Inca rebellions culminating in the establishment of the Viceroyalty of Perú in 1542. 1572 saw the fall of the last of the Incas and the end of their resistance in Vilcabamba. Their civilization ended at that time, but cultural traditions remain in some ethnic groups such as the Quechuas and Aymara people. ( Wikipedia ).

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The inca expanded quickly under the leadership of whom?

The Inca Empire was one of the most prolific of its time. The empire expanded quickly under Tupac Inca Yupanqui.


Was Ecuador once the heart of the Inca Empire?

Yes, there was a time that the country Ecuador was at the heart of the Inca empire. This was during the 15th and the 16th century.


What empire controlled the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean at the time of Columbus's discovery?

the Spanish empire


The capital of the ancient inca empire in southern Peru?

The Inca empire's capital was Cuzco- It was also the only capital throughout the very large empire at any point in time. The Cuzco city was very large and populated with over 2,000,000, some think even higher!


Who ruled the Inca empire?

This is an easy one, the Inca ruled the Inca Empire. He was also considered son of the sun (Inti) the most important god to the Inca people


What powerful empires at about the same time?

Some powerful empires that existed around at the same time were the Aztec and Inca Empires. However, the Inca Empire was much larger.


What empire sread across Argentina in pre-columbian time?

The Inca empire spread in South America from Argentina to Columbia.


What is a yanakuna?

A yanakuna is an individual in the Inca Empire who left the ayllu system and worked full-time at a variety of tasks for the Inca, their queen or the religious establishment.


How did Alexander the Great change the history of his time?

He took over the Persian Empire.He took over the Persian Empire.


Why did the spanish Colonize The Inca Empire?

They realized that the Inca empire was the city of gold. The Spanish became poor during this time so some Spanish people set sail and brought back stories about the city of gold. So Francisco Pizarro set sail to Peru and found the city of gold (Inca empire). He then treated them like slaves and made them change religion to Christianity.


How has Empire State Building changed over time?

its change over the years becoues the state want to Chan ge


What is the Atawapa?

Atawallpa (or Atahualpa) was the emperor of the Inca Empire when the Europeans arrived in the 1500s. At the time, the Inca Empire was undergoing a succession crisis (Atawallpa and his brother were fighting over who would become emperor, which generated a civil war). By the time the Spaniards arrived, Atawallpa had succeeded in becoming emperor, but his empire was devastated and weakened. On top of that, the Spaniards had steel weapons and gunpowder, and also brought along a whole lot of European diseases. As a results, even thought there were only a hundred or so Spaniards and thousands of Incas, the Spaniards managed to wiped out a huge part of the Inca population and conquered the Inca Empire relatively quickly. Atawallpa's downfall is linked directly to the leader of the Spanish conquistadors, Fracisco Pizarro. Pizarro and his troops tricked Atawallpa, captured him, held him hostage, forced him to hand over tons of silver to the Europeans, and eventually executed him. For many, Atawallpa's death marked the end of the Inca Empire.