Unit 6 Civilizations of the Americas Chapter 26

Unit 6 Civilizations of the Americas Chapter 26 The Incas

26. 1 Key Idea Inca Empire Supporting Information • 1400 – 1532 CE • Andes Mountains of South America

26. 2 Key Idea Rise of the Empire Supporting Information • Influenced by the Moche and the Chimu

Key Idea Supporting Information • Capital city called Cuzco • Several legends about its beginnings

Key Idea Supporting Information • Yupanqui (emperor’s son) fought against the Chancas and gained power

Key Idea Supporting Information • Empire covered 350, 000 square miles • Built system of roads • Message system using knots tied on string

26. 3 Key Idea Class Structure Supporting Information • Three broad classes

26. 3 Key Idea Supporting Information • Top – Emperor – Called Sapa Inca – Descended from sun god

Key Idea Supporting Information • 2 nd Level – Nobles – Leaders who ran the empire • Capac Incas • Hahua Incas • Curacas

Key Idea Supporting Information • 3 rd Level – Commoners – Farmers and herders

26. 4 Key Idea Family Life Supporting Information • Families belonged to ayllus or clans • Each had its own farms and homes • Everyone had responsibilities

Key Idea Supporting Information • Men married in 20 s • Girls married at 16

26. 5 Key Idea Religion Supporting Information • Gods influenced daily lives • Priests conducted rituals and ceremonies in temples • Offered sacrifices to gods

26. 6 Key Idea Other Peoples Supporting Information • Many tribes joined rather than be conquered • Some went to war • Adopted ways of Incas

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