The Inca people were considered an empire but were really a
confederation of many nations with a social structure and
common language.
I.
A confederation of many nations
A.
Inca Empire made up of what is today Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia
and parts of Argentina and Chile.
B.
Followed Inca leader and laws.
C.
Almost no crime in Inca Empire because punishment was
very harsh and swift.
II. Inca Empire had a very specific social structure.
A.
Ruler was considered a descendant of sun god and divine
with the royal family next in power.
B.
Next in social structure were heads of various nations and
their people.
C.
Common people grouped by tens with clan leaders.
III. One language spoken in empire.
A.
Original language originated in small region where Inca
Empire began.
B.
As Inca Empire conquered areas insisted language be learned
by people of conquered region.
C.
Eventually became the only language spoken in empire.
Inca Empire disappeared completely but Incan people remain
in Chili, Bolivia, Peru and Ecuador and continue to practice
culture and speak language.
Melissa Hadley
Technology Class