Jared Diamond Essay/Notes –Pizarro and the Inca emperor‚ Atahualpa The European nation relationships first encounter was between the Inca emperor‚ Atahualpa and the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro. Francisco Pizarro had come with an army of 108 men‚ against Atahualpa’s army of 80‚000. Francisco Pizarro believed in the same similar concepts to manifest destiny. He (and his army) massacred many‚ by tricking the emperor to come unarmed. Furthermore he confused the Indians with loud noises
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He had the stature and features of an ancient Inca. From the beginning‚ he was aware of the inheritance he had to bear‚ and he felt that he was a predetermined successor to his Urur the Grandfather Túpac Amaru I How José Gabriel Condorcanqui ideas were seen odd There are two views on Túpac Amaru. Some
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ruins are on a high ridge‚ surrounded on three sides by the Urubamba River approximately 610m below. Built by the Inca civilisation in the middle of the 15th century‚ it was abandoned in the early 16th century due to the Spanish invading the continent. It is thought that they never found Machu Picchu. No one knows what the site was actually used for and how it was built as the Incas had no written language‚ so it remains a mystery. Machu Picchu was discovered in 1911 by Hiram Birmingham after he
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People and Culture Peru represents a unique lifestyle that incorporates the rich historical influences of numerous cultures around the world. Peru lies on the site of the ancient Inca civilization‚ a highly skilled empire who ruled for over 300 hundred years until the early 16th century. The Inca civilization eventually fell to Spanish conquest which then introduced European influences to the area as well. Eventually‚ the Peruvians gained independence by defeating Spanish forces in the 1820’s
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The Aztec Empire was superior to the Inca and Maya Empires‚ because it had very developed religious beliefs‚ innovative farming method‚ a highly accurate astrological calendar‚ and a put together social structure. The Aztecs had a specific religion‚ Mesoamerican. They had many gods and goddesses and practiced many religious practices. Al their religious ceremonies took place in a temple named Teocalli. It was equipped with a pool for ceremonial cleansing‚ gardens‚ and rooms where the priests lived
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long blade‚ represented a very high point in metalworking technology and became fashionable in Renaissance Europe. Francisco Pizarro‚ a Spanish conquistador‚ and his most trusted officers debated their options for how to deal with Atahualpa‚ the last Inca emperor.
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named Hiram Bingham. Hiram Bingham was a young archeologist who worked for Yale University. When he began to hear many stories about the lost cities in Peru‚ he decided to take a trip to visit these cities. The Peruvian government had a law on the Inca artifacts‚ whatever was taken from them had to be given back within two years. Now this is where the controversy begins. Hiram Bingham stole many artifacts from Machu Picchu‚ that were documented and then sent to Yale University. Yale University signed
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The food of the Mayas‚ Aztecs and Incas were greatly influenced by environment in which they were located. Various climates and soils of the areas occupied by these populations conditioned how they cultivated and ate. The foods they cultivated and ate included a number of grains and meat that originated in those areas. Notably‚ corn was used as their staple food‚ and it was used for a number of purposes other than just food. Early Mayans established a farming society that was adapted to their rain
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pre-Columbian America Pachacuti: was the ninth Sapa Inca of the Kingdom of Cusco‚ which he transformed into the empire Tawantinsuyu‚ or the Inca Empire Split Inheritance: was the process in which a ruler’s chosen successor obtained all political power and rights‚ while the ruler’s other male descendants received all the monetary treasures Curacas: was an official of the Inca Empire‚ who held the role of magistrate‚ about 4 levels down from the Sapa Inca‚ the head of the Empire Tambos: was an Incan
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I was born and raised in South America‚ a continent with a lot of mountain ranges–ideal for mountain climbing and hiking-long winding rivers‚ lush forests‚ wonderful beaches‚ as well as valleys with breathtaking views. Based on experience‚ I can say that it is a tropical country; which was confirmed during my history class in sixth grade. In a country where it’s hot and humid‚ my fashion statement is sporting a large white (sometimes blue) t-shirt and a Hawaiian type shorts. A dark pair of shades
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