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    The Roots of Inequality How can the entire Inca empire that consisted of millions of people be decimated by only 200 Europeans? The answer is is inequality. Inequality has been around since people started civilizations, Mainly the Europeans. The Europeans were able to decimate entire cultures because they had Suitable crops, domesticable animals, immunity to many diseases, and steel, and all of those are affected by geography climate and pure luck. To find out how the Europeans got lucky and achieved

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    Have you thought how the Inca and the Aztec empire fell? These empires collapsed for many reasons. What’s the most important reason? Many people may contend that the downfall of these empires was caused because of fear, Spanish or the civil wars. The smallpox was what caused the downfall of the Inca and the Aztec’s empire because they weakened the population so much that they weren’t ready for any attack and didn’t have enough people to defend themselves so if they were attacked they would be easily

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    Inca Empire Significance

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    made the Incan Empire so historically significant? Rachael Cardenas Block 6B From 1438 to 1535, the Incan Empire made a historical impact. The Incan Empire was located in South America on the western coast in the present countries of Peru. (Tagle.) Three-fourths of the Empire was located within present day Peru. Since the rule of the Empire did descend through familial ties, the ruling emperor was chosen on account by his family dynasty. (Hutagalung.) The empire of the Incas merits importance

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    The Inca Empire represented a complex society in two main ways: First, through their well-developed government that was closely interconnected with its people, and second, through their highly stratified and close-knit civilization. The Inca Empire, spanning from Chile to Colombia, had an estimated population of at least 13 million people and was the largest empire in the pre-Columbian Americas. Therefore, it needed a strong government that had a tight grip over its people, but also provided for

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    these cultures are those of the Aztec, Mayan, and Inca empires and of the Pueblo people of the Southwest. These cultures are very unique and recognizable by their way of life. The Aztec, Mayan, and Inca empires and the Pueblo peoples; with their geographic location and architecture, their religion and governments, and their notable innovations became some of the most recognizable American Indian tribes to date. The Aztec, Mayan and Inca empires lived in North, Central, and South America in modern

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    different in many ways. For one, both empires and their religions consisted of polytheistic values. Both empires participated in human sacrifice. Both empires worshipped a sun god or deity. Both empires used religion to unify societies and access authority over citizens. Both kings of these empires were considered angelic. Both religions believed in gods and sacrifice. A very important role in the religion of these empires was agriculture. Both, the Aztec and Incan empires, believed in many gods. They believed

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    has many different ethnic groups and was also the center of the Incan Empire. There are still ruins and landmarks that still stand from this ancient civilization. There are also various types of climate regions which truly makes Peru a one of a kind country. History Peru has a long history of people and groups that could possibly pre date the ancient superior compared to the others, and that was the Incan Empire. The Incan Empire originated from a tribe in Cuzco which became the capital. The Incan’s

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    Andes, two distinct Empires, the Aztecs and Incas, emerged from previous cultures. Their developments in politics, religion, and in society had some similarities, but differed as well based on their different geographical locations. To politically gain control of areas in the Central and South America, the Aztec and Inca Empires had a period of fighting between local chiefdoms and small states. The developments of sacrificial religions helped develop tribute and labor empires. Socially, kinship-based

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    The Inca empire was one of the most well-structured and most culturally sophisticated empires of its time. So, why then did the Inca empire fall? Spanish greed for gold was the driving force for New World exploration. There were many reports of gold in the south and many Spaniards were eager to make their fortune and gain their fame from the New World. Francisco Pizarro sailed to Hispaniola in search of wealth and glory. There he faced many challenges, and unfavorable luck. After finally locating

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    The people of the Olmec, Maya, Aztec, and Inca empires were very religious. Even though the Olmec were originally thought to be monotheistic, researchers eventually discovered that they were polytheistic as well as the other empires. Although all empires were polytheistic, they worshiped different deities and worshiped them in different ways. The Olmec are believed to have worshiped at least 10 different gods or goddesses. Unlike the Olmec, the Incas didn’t worship gods or goddesses but worshiped

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