Inca Society and Achievements

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What was the main purpose of llamas in Inca society

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They served as pack animals carrying up to 125 pounds.

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How did the Inca maintain control over their vast empire without a written language

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They used quipus and relay runners to send messages.

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What engineering achievement made the Inca Empire's Royal Road remarkable

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It was built with mortar and cement

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How did the Inca solve the challenge of farming on mountainsides

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They created terraces in the mountains.

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What was unique about He-Who-Sees-Everything role

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He performed both tax collection and matchmaking duties.

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What was the geographical extent of the Inca Empire

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It stretched for over 2,000 miles along the Pacific Coast.

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How did the Inca treat conquered peoples who cooperated

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They were allowed to keep their local gods while adopting Inca practices.

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What made the Machu Picchu significant

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It was a mountain fortress and vacation spot for emperors

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How did the Inca messenger system work

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Runners passed memorized messages to each other while running

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What was the potato's significance in Inca agriculture

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It was the main crop and grew well at high altitudes