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The inca

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Kimberly Veneziano-Pulliam

The Inca Empire spanned 2500 miles in the Andes Mountains from the 1400s to 1532. Ruled by an absolute emperor who was seen as the son of the sun, the Incas had a strong centralized government where all spoke Quechua and followed the state religion. Their capital was Cuzco, and sites like Machu Picchu showed their advanced architecture, terracing, and road systems. However, in 1532 the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizzaro destroyed the empire, capturing and killing Emperor Atahualpa, ending Incan rule.

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1400s -1532The Inca
Created 2500 mile Empire in the Andes Mountains
Incan GovernmentRuled by an Emperor—held absolute power, owned everything and was the chief religious leader—claimed to be son of the sun.Strong Centralized governmentEveryone had to speak Quechua and follow the Incan religionINCA POLITICAL SYSTEMCAPITAL AT CUZCO
“THE LOST CITY”Incan city isolated in the Andes MountainsDiscovered in 1911Archaeologists estimate that approximately 1200 people could have lived in the area, though many theorize it was most likely a retreat for Incan rulersWant to see more? Check out this website for 360° views of this amazing city: http://www.peru-machu-picchu.com/funerary-rock.phpMACHU PICCHUA new 7 Wonder of the World
worshipped many gods related to nature and guardian spiritschief deity—sun godRELIGIONTemple of the Sun god
INCAN ADVANCESBuilt terraces—flat area of land on hillsides. Incas had to adapt to their mountainous environment and provide ample food.Kept records with knotted colored string called quipus.Excelled in medicine—performed surgery, used herbs and antiseptics
Roads help bind the EmpireTemple to the Sun—built with stone blocks, inner walls lined with gold. Built with advanced technology and able to withstand earthquakesRoads:More than 12,000 miles of roadsrunners carried news across the roads, kept capital in contact with entire empire. armies could move quickly over roads and crush rebellions.INCA AND ENGINEERINGINCAN Roads Last!
The Destruction of the Incas1532 destroyed by Spanish conquistador Francisco PizzaroNov. 1532 Spanish betray and capture Incan Emperor Atahualpa then slaughter thousands of IncansAugust 29, 1533 Incan Emperor Atahualpa is strangled to death by the Spanish—the Inca people were helpless without the direction of their emperor and the capital fell without a struggle.

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The inca

  • 2. Created 2500 mile Empire in the Andes Mountains
  • 3. Incan GovernmentRuled by an Emperor—held absolute power, owned everything and was the chief religious leader—claimed to be son of the sun.Strong Centralized governmentEveryone had to speak Quechua and follow the Incan religionINCA POLITICAL SYSTEMCAPITAL AT CUZCO
  • 4. “THE LOST CITY”Incan city isolated in the Andes MountainsDiscovered in 1911Archaeologists estimate that approximately 1200 people could have lived in the area, though many theorize it was most likely a retreat for Incan rulersWant to see more? Check out this website for 360° views of this amazing city: http://www.peru-machu-picchu.com/funerary-rock.phpMACHU PICCHUA new 7 Wonder of the World
  • 5. worshipped many gods related to nature and guardian spiritschief deity—sun godRELIGIONTemple of the Sun god
  • 6. INCAN ADVANCESBuilt terraces—flat area of land on hillsides. Incas had to adapt to their mountainous environment and provide ample food.Kept records with knotted colored string called quipus.Excelled in medicine—performed surgery, used herbs and antiseptics
  • 7. Roads help bind the EmpireTemple to the Sun—built with stone blocks, inner walls lined with gold. Built with advanced technology and able to withstand earthquakesRoads:More than 12,000 miles of roadsrunners carried news across the roads, kept capital in contact with entire empire. armies could move quickly over roads and crush rebellions.INCA AND ENGINEERINGINCAN Roads Last!
  • 8. The Destruction of the Incas1532 destroyed by Spanish conquistador Francisco PizzaroNov. 1532 Spanish betray and capture Incan Emperor Atahualpa then slaughter thousands of IncansAugust 29, 1533 Incan Emperor Atahualpa is strangled to death by the Spanish—the Inca people were helpless without the direction of their emperor and the capital fell without a struggle.