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Peru served as the cradle of civilization to a number of cultures, including the Chavín, Paracas, Nazca, Huari, Moche and ______.
Peru served as the cradle of civilization to a number of cultures, including the Chavín, Paracas, Nazca, Huari, Moche and ______.
Inca
The civilization culminated with the great Inca Empire, which is noted for the Andean city of ______.
The civilization culminated with the great Inca Empire, which is noted for the Andean city of ______.
Machu Picchu
The Incas did not develop a ______; instead they used pictures and symbols.
The Incas did not develop a ______; instead they used pictures and symbols.
writing system
Smallpox and other diseases, introduced to South America by the Spaniards, ravaged the Inca ______.
Smallpox and other diseases, introduced to South America by the Spaniards, ravaged the Inca ______.
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The Francisco Pizarro-led conquest of ______ in 1532 was aided by diseases that weakened the Inca civilization.
The Francisco Pizarro-led conquest of ______ in 1532 was aided by diseases that weakened the Inca civilization.
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Study Notes
Inca Empire and Predecessor Cultures
- Peru is recognized as the cradle of numerous ancient civilizations, including Chavín, Paracas, Nazca, Huari, Moche, and Inca.
- Archaeological findings reveal advanced practices in metallurgy, ceramics, medicine, and agriculture among these cultures.
The Inca Empire
- The Inca Empire extended across a vast territory from present-day Colombia to Chile.
- Notable for Machu Picchu, an iconic Andean city that features an intricate urban grid layout.
- The Incas communicated through imagery, symbols, and a unique knot-based accounting system; they did not have a formal writing system.
- Infrastructure included well-constructed paved roads that connected various towns and settlements, facilitating trade and communication.
Impact of European Colonization
- The arrival of Spaniards introduced smallpox and other diseases, which drastically impacted the Inca population.
- The lack of immunity among the Incas contributed to significant population loss, weakening their society.
- This epidemic is suggested to have played a key role in the conquest of the Inca Empire by Francisco Pizarro in 1532, as it undermined their ability to resist external conquest.
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Explore the rich history of ancient Peruvian civilizations such as the Chavín, Paracas, Nazca, and Incas. This quiz covers their advancements in metallurgy, ceramics, and agriculture, culminating in the rise of the great Inca Empire and the iconic Machu Picchu. Test your knowledge on the cultural and technological achievements of these fascinating societies.
