shows the roots of one of the most powerful empires the Incan Empire. Machu Picchu is the greatest Inca masterpiece. Incredibly daring and inventive‚ it was built on the most difficult‚ wild and inaccessible mountain area available. It is known world-wide not only for its impressive and unique ruins‚ but also for its unusual location on the edge of an abyss‚ from which one can appreciate the vigorous waters of the Urubamba river. I wonder how the Incas were able to carry the huge blocks of stone
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The Inca Civilization was a large empire that was over 2‚500 miles in length and ruled in South America from around 1400AD to 1533AD (Cartwright) (Ellis and Esler 197). Though it only lasted for about one hundred years‚ the Incan Empire was very powerful and well organized‚ which allowed its rulers to control such a huge area and the empire to flourish (Cartwright). This empire displayed amazing architecture‚ various public works‚ distinct social classes and all of the other necessary components
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Introduction This research will focus on the Andean woman of Peru in the sixteen century. First‚ I will explore the role that the woman played in the Inca society. Secondly‚ I will reflect on the impact the Spanish invasion had on the role woman played in her kinship‚ in the household‚ in religion and in relation with productive activities and politics. Later on‚ I will discuss the contradictory perceptions of the Andean woman as a victim and as a skilful negotiator. Furthermore‚ I will focus
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Picchu was an ancient Inca city discovered in the early 20th century. Since then‚ it has become a popular tourist destination. The selections called The Stones of Machu Picchu and Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu teach about the rich history of Machu Picchu‚ including its time as an Inca city‚ to its discovery centuries later‚ to it becoming a popular destination for tourists. The ancient ruins are important as a travel destination because they teach tourists about how the Incas lived and their culture
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roads that went throughout the whole Empire which was usually paved with stone‚ and for steep mountains‚ they made stone steps and for ravines or ditches they made rope bridges which they crafted by just twisting rope together. The bridges were made so well some of them still stand today. Same with the roads‚ there are some still here today. The roads were used for moving army troops‚
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Atahualpa was the last ruler of the Inca Empire of pre-Columbian South America to exercise power independent of Spanish control. Francisco Pizarro and a small group of Spanish soldiers captured Atahualpa. In a vain attempt to save Atahualpa‚ his subjects assembled one of the largest ransoms in history‚ an estimated $30 million worth of gold and silver. 7. Pizzarro completely surprised and overwhelmed Atahualpa’s empire; Pizzarro had guns germs and steel where the Incas didn’t. Pizzarro also had horses
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Before the European’s began to explore the Americas‚ people were already living in them. Groups such as the Mayas‚ Olmecs‚ and Incas lived in these lands. Their civilizations made many major achievements. Like all creatures‚ the peoples had to adapt to their surroundings. They found ways to live in demanding environments. The Moche lived in the dry Peruvian desert‚ which is broken by rivers. The Moche built a very elaborate system of irrigation canals that took the water from these rivers to their
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known as the “Lost City of the Incas‚” this ancient citadel is one of the most famous symbols of Inca civilizations. The city was built in the 15th century amidst a lush mountain forest near the city of Cusco in Peru. It overlooks the Urubamba river and is set in a beautiful location on the edge of the Amazon Rain Forest and the Andes Mountains. Archeologists believe that at the height of the Inca Empire‚ Machu Picchu was a retreat or vacation destination for Inca rules and emperors‚ but may also
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conquer the Inca Empire due to their advanced technologies and geographic location. Spaniards’ geographical location near Fertile Crescent gave them an advantage in agriculture (Guns‚ Germs‚ and Steel Episode 2: Conquest). They were able to use their domesticated animals to help make their economy grow. Along with cultivated animals‚ they also had guns‚ germs‚ and steel. Guns and steel was helpful to the Spaniards but germs were their weapon of mass destruction to conquer the Incas. The Spaniards
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Peru Madison Sipe 6th Grade Did you know that Peru produces around 162 tons of gold every year‚ which is about $6.3 billion U.S. dollars? That’s a lot of gold! Their country is the sixth-largest producer of gold in the world. Peru is made of components such as the geography‚ the government‚ and traditions of the people‚ the animal life‚ and more. Find out how the gold improves the quality of life in Peru. Peru is a country located in South America and in the Southern Hemisphere. Peru is mostly
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