The Inca Empire: Engineering & Governance
Students will investigate the Inca Empire, its vast road system, unique record-keeping (Quipu), and innovative agricultural techniques in the Andes.
Key Questions
- Analyze how the Inca governed a diverse empire across thousands of miles of varied terrain.
- Explain the 'Mita' system and how it benefited the Inca state.
- Evaluate how terrace farming allowed the Inca to thrive in mountainous environments.
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