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What was one of the main driving forces of Inka expansionism according to some scholars?
What was one of the main driving forces of Inka expansionism according to some scholars?
Which polity posed a significant threat to the early Inkas, compelling them to expand?
Which polity posed a significant threat to the early Inkas, compelling them to expand?
What strategic action did the Inkas take after defeating the Kolla, Lupaca, and Pacaje kingdoms?
What strategic action did the Inkas take after defeating the Kolla, Lupaca, and Pacaje kingdoms?
What strategy did the Inkas use to maintain their control over conquered territories besides force?
What strategy did the Inkas use to maintain their control over conquered territories besides force?
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What was one of the main reasons for the Inkas' aggressive expansion according to the content?
What was one of the main reasons for the Inkas' aggressive expansion according to the content?
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What significant event in Inka history involved a conflict that solidified their power?
What significant event in Inka history involved a conflict that solidified their power?
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What was the state of Tawantinsuyu following Huayna Capac's death from smallpox?
What was the state of Tawantinsuyu following Huayna Capac's death from smallpox?
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How did the Inkas position themselves after defeating the Chankas?
How did the Inkas position themselves after defeating the Chankas?
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What does the system of split inheritance refer to in the context of Tawantinsuyu's royal politics?
What does the system of split inheritance refer to in the context of Tawantinsuyu's royal politics?
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What role did fortresses play in Inka strategy?
What role did fortresses play in Inka strategy?
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Study Notes
Expansion and Legitimization of Inka Domination
- Five key topics in studying ancient states and empires: emergence, expansion, strategies for conquest, justification of domination, and collapse.
- Inka motivations for expansion beyond Cusco Valley, focusing on their strategies for subjugation and control of diverse peoples and lands.
- Inka strategies went beyond force, aiming to establish legitimacy and gain acceptance of colonized subjects.
- Early Inka expansion started with conflict against the Chankas.
- Inka expansion against the Kolla, Lupaca, and Pacaje kingdoms in the Lake Titicaca basin.
- Inka strategies included military conquest, reorganization of labor, and administration, followed by the establishment of administrative centers and impressive infrastructure (roads, storage, and settlements).
- Maintaining control over conquered territories also involved diplomacy and alliances with local elites.
- Inka expansion wasn't only motivated by resource acquisition, but also about political and ideological control, including relationships with sacred locations.
- The concept of split inheritance played a role in Inka succession and expansion.
- Inka management of conquered territories needed to maintain a balance between force and cultural integration.
Conventional Visions of Inka Imperialism
- Some scholars think the Inka were motivated by securing the well-being of their lands and populations.
- Other scholars link Inka expansion to conflicts, such as the war against the Chankas.
Rethinking Inka Expansion
- Inka expansion is connected to their belief system about the Andean landscape. The Andes were believed to be full of sacred entities.
- Certain features of the landscape (mountains, rivers) were considered sacred and powerful.
- The Inkas used these believes to connect with, and control the local inhabitants.
- The Inka empire's relationships with these sacred entities were considered crucial not only to maintain stability and power, but also to legitimize their rule.
- This is evident in Inka ritual practices, including Qhapachucha, which involved interactions with local sacred sites.
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Explore the complex strategies employed by the Inka Empire to expand their territory beyond the Cusco Valley. This quiz covers topics such as military conquest, diplomatic alliances, and administrative organization as methods of legitimizing and maintaining control over newly acquired lands. Gain insights into how the Inka balanced force with legitimacy in their approach to empire-building.
