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The Incas were spread along the west coast of South America. They were prominent from the 12th to the 16th centuries. They are known for their art, architecture, mathematics, and astronomy.

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What is the reason why the spanish were able to conquer the Aztecs and Incas?

1. They were more advanced.

2. They were better armored.

3. Had better weapons.

4. They brought over diseases from Spain that the Aztecs and Incas did not have a cure for.

Where were the Incas festivals held and why?

The Incas Festivals were held at the empire.

When were the Inca overthrown?

The exact year of when the Incas were overthrown is unknown but it is believed that they were overthrown around 1531-1538

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Why did the Inca emperor store munch of his crop?

the Inca's emperor had store much of his food in case of a massive drought or crop failure

When did the incans flourished from?

The Incas flourished from the early 15th century until the Spanish conquest in the 16th century, specifically from around 1438 to 1533. During this period, they established a vast empire in South America, primarily in present-day Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, and parts of Chile and Argentina. The Incan civilization is known for its advanced agricultural techniques, impressive architectural achievements, and extensive road systems.

What was an Inca ayllu?

There were ayllus in Hanan Cusco (upper) and Hurnin Cusco (lower). Each Sapa had his own Allyu. For example, Pachacuti's descendants formed the Hatun ayllu and Topa Inca Yupanqui's desendants formed the Qhapaq ayllu. Members of an ayllu were responsible for maintaining the lands, crops, and animals on the land in which their Sapa had found.

Who destroyed the Incas and why?

The Inca picked the wrong time to have a civll war. Huayna Capac, the Inca leader died of small pox (brought by the Spanish. His two sons battled for control of the empire. Atahualpa and his half brother Huascar battled. Atahualpa defeated Huscar only to be captured by Francisco Pizarro and eventually killed.

Which civilization came before Incas?

The Hauri and Chimu 3000 years before the Incas.

What is the incan chosen women?

They were women trained to study the mysteries of the religion, learned to prepare ritual food and drinks, and made the elaborate wool garment worn by the Sapa Inca and the Coya.

Why were the incan roads so impressive?

because the Incans had way too much swag.

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Possibly, but it is far more likely that the Incans didn't use beasts of burden and the horse didn't exist until the Spanish invaded. Information was therefore passed on knotted rope called "keepos" and was carried by runners on foot between cities. Running is faster if you are on a road than it is over bad terrain, therefore this may have been a major reason why the roads were created and maintained to such a high degree of excellence.

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What did pizzaro do to atahualpa?

pizzaro was a spanish conquistador who beheaded the leader of the Inca's who was atahualpa and carried his head as a trophy

How was the Inca empire destroyed?

The Inca empire was destroyed by the Spanish. They invaded because they wanted the Incas goods. To the Incas the Spanish were simply invaders.

What happened to Atahualpa after the Inca paid his ransom?

After the Inca paid their Ransom, Francisco Pizarro killed Atahualpa because he didn't want to lose his gold

How much territory did the Inca empire encompass?

The entire west coast of South America and far into the Andes

Why did having two Sapa Incas help destroy the Incan empire?

In 1525, the eleventh Inca, Huayna Capac, died without naming his successor. Two of his sons, Huascar and Atahualpa fought over who the rightful ruler should be. Their war lasted seven years and it weakened the Incan Empire. Atahualpa was the victor. The conflict ended just as Francisco Pizarro arrived from Spain to conquer the Inca's. The Inca's may not have fallen to the Spanish if they were not already so battle weary and short on soldiers and supplies.

Who was the ruler of the Incas before Cortez took over?

Cortes did not take over the Incas; he took over the Aztecs under Montezuma II.