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Aim: What facts do we know about the Inca Empire?

Learn the key facts about the Inca Empire, including its location, government structure, and economic system based on agriculture and terraced farming. Discover the significance of the Incan road system and the importance of Machu Picchu.

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Aim: What facts do we know about the Inca Empire?

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  1. Aim: What facts do we know about the Inca Empire? Do Now:Based on this image what info can you give about this civilization?

  2. I. Inca Empire (1200-1535) A Geography 1. Located on the west coast of S. America in the Andes Mts. 2. Largest of all the Mesoamerican civilizations

  3. Machu Picchu, Peru

  4. B. Government 1. Ruled by an emperor a descendent of the Sun God. 2. Several classes of people Priest Soldiers Artisans Farmers Slaves (conquered enemies)

  5. C. Economy 1. Based on Agriculture, the Incas carved flat terraces into the Mountainous terrain in order to grow crops

  6. 2. Developed an extensive system of irrigation to water crops and roads to encourage trade

  7. Inca Empire • 1200-1535 • Geography • West coast of South America. • Andes Mountains. • Largest of all Mesoamerican civilizations. • Government • All-powerful emperor. • Descendant of the Sun God. • Class system – Priests, soldiers, artisans, farmers & slaves. • Economy • Based on Agriculture • Terrace farming – carved flat surfaces on mountains to allow farming. • Irrigation system to water crops. • Extensive road system. • Mita – every citizen must work for the government for part of the year. • Received care in return. • Similar to socialism.

  8. Answer the questions based on the map below. • Which empire lasted the longest? • Which city is Machu Picchu closest to in location? • Why were the Incan roads especially important for the Incas?

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