Roads and bridges

Even though the Incas had never heard of the wheel or the horse, they did develop an impressive network of […]

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A powerful emperor

Inca government and society were run by the emperor, known as the Sapa Inca. His authority was absolute. He did […]

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Commerce and crafts

The Incas made many handmade items. The most important items were the multicoloured fabrics and tapestries. The pieces woven by […]

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Terrace farming

Distribution of crops among the Incas Farming was the main economic activity of the Incas. It was the basis of […]

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Livestock farming

Livestock farming was the most important activity after agriculture. The Incas mostly raised llamas and alpacas. Because they were sedentarySedentary […]

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The Sun god

Inca religion was based on the worship of the Sun god. This was the most powerful god and it was considered […]

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Priests

Priests were very important people in Inca society because they were a link between people and the gods and spirits. […]

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The Quechua

The Inca EmpireAn empire is group of nations or peoples ruled over by a powerful emperor, empress, or other… was made […]

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Weaving clothes

We, the Incas, make most of our clothes from the wool of the animals we raise: llamas and alpacas. We […]

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