Incas

Viracocha

known as "the Creator". This god created the world, sky, stars and sun.

Sapa Inca

the leader/emperor of the Incas.

3 accomplishments

1. road networks 2. freeze drying food/cold storage of food 3. terrace farming

quipu

An arrangement of knotted strings on a cord, used by the Inca to count, keep records, track crops.

Inca Empire

An empire with a strong central government that stretched from Columbia to Chili in South America. 1438-1533

Francisco Pizarro

Conquistador who conquered the Inca Empire in 1537.

tambos

Inca inns where weary travelers could rest for the night.

Tawantinsuyu

Inca style of government. Inca citizens had no say in their government, were unable to vote, and were at the mercy of their ruler.

Machu Picchu

Incan ancient fortress city high in the Andes Mountains that was discovered in 1911. It was hidden for so long because it was so high in the mountains and was forgotten.

ama sua, ama llulla, ama chella

Incan saying that meant "do not steal, do not lie, do not be lazy"

masonry

Stonework- Incas built grand temples with stone.

Sacrifice

The Inca sacrificed llamas, cloth, or food as part of religious ceremonies. They rarely sacrified humans.

Cuzco

The capital of the Inca Empire

Atahualpa

The last Inca ruler captured by Pizarro.

Quechua

The official language of the Inca helped unify the Inca Empire. Still spoken today in Peru.

Inti

This was the name of their Sun God, which was part of their religion to worship him and offer him sacrifices.