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What was the primary purpose of khipu in the Inka Empire?
What was the primary purpose of khipu in the Inka Empire?
What was the duration of the Inka Empire?
What was the duration of the Inka Empire?
What was the significance of llamas and alpacas in South American cultures?
What was the significance of llamas and alpacas in South American cultures?
What was the origin of maize and squash in South America?
What was the origin of maize and squash in South America?
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What was the time period during which wild foods were supplemented by maize and squash?
What was the time period during which wild foods were supplemented by maize and squash?
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What was the main staple in the diet of the people in the Valdiva period?
What was the main staple in the diet of the people in the Valdiva period?
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What was domesticated for textiles in the Valdiva period?
What was domesticated for textiles in the Valdiva period?
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What was the characteristic of the Chavín Horizon period?
What was the characteristic of the Chavín Horizon period?
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What was the Moche culture known for?
What was the Moche culture known for?
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Approximately when did the Moche culture flourish?
Approximately when did the Moche culture flourish?
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What was unique about the Gallinazo Culture?
What was unique about the Gallinazo Culture?
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What was the key import item sought after by Inka empire?
What was the key import item sought after by Inka empire?
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Why did the empire expand in some cases?
Why did the empire expand in some cases?
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How long was the series of roads that linked the Inka Empire?
How long was the series of roads that linked the Inka Empire?
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Who owned estates throughout the empire?
Who owned estates throughout the empire?
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What was a key factor in determining social status in the Inka Empire?
What was a key factor in determining social status in the Inka Empire?
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Where did the Inka creation myth place their origins?
Where did the Inka creation myth place their origins?
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What was the significance of the landscape in Inka religion?
What was the significance of the landscape in Inka religion?
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What was the significance of the mummies of deceased rulers in Inka culture?
What was the significance of the mummies of deceased rulers in Inka culture?
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What was the purpose of the 8- to 9-day festival that took place at the start of plowing, and included current Inka ruler, mummies and chicha?
What was the purpose of the 8- to 9-day festival that took place at the start of plowing, and included current Inka ruler, mummies and chicha?
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How did the Inka achieve their expansion?
How did the Inka achieve their expansion?
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What was the fate of defeated warriors in Inka society?
What was the fate of defeated warriors in Inka society?
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