Houghton Mifflin Social Studies
Chapter 16, Lesson 2: The Inca (pp. 429-435)
I. Rising to Power
B. In 1438 the Inca launched a campaign of conquest.
C. By 1525, the Inca Empire covered most of the Andes region of South America.
II. Conquering and Controlling
B. The Inca made certain that distant regions remained under their control.
C. A rigid social structure helped Incan rulers control the lives of their people.
III. Working the Land
B. The Inca grew surplus food by using very productive farming methods.
IV. Praying to the Ancestors
A. The Inca prayed to both gods and ancestors, and they mummified their rulers.
C. Priests paid a large role in Incan everyday life.
Lesson at a Glance Outline
A. Because the Inca had no written language, historians rely on archaeology to learn about the Inca.
A. The Inca created effective strategies for conquering other peoples.
A. The Inca's strong organizational skills helped them produce and distribute food.
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