Inca Empire

Geography

100

These are the modern-day countries that the Inca Empire spanned from

Columbia - Chile, Argentina

200

This is the mountain range that the Inca Empire was situated in

The Andes Mountains

300

This is the capital of the Inca Empire, known for its "New Groove"

Cusco

400

This was how many miles of roads connected the Inca Empire

Over 25,000 miles

500

This is the proper name of the Inca Empire, translating to "Land of Four Corners"

Tawantinsuyu

Vocabulary

100

These are step-like ledges carved into the sides of a mountain in order to increase the area of farming

Terraces

200

The emperor of the Inca Empire, considered a direct descendant of Inti

Sapa Inca

300

These are the messenger runners of the Inca Empire, carrying quipos to relay edicts of the emperor

Chasquis

400

This is a system of knotted rope used for keeping records and communicating information across the empire

Quipo

500

A local governor or official that is responsible for overseeing the administration of a community

Curaca 

Gods

100

This is the God of the Sun, chief among them all

Inti

200

These were Viracocha's nicknames, due to being shown as an elder

"Old Man of the Sky" or "Ancient One"

300

Apu Illapu is known as the god of this, therefore being extremely important to the agricultural society

Rain and storms

400

This goddess is associated with silver due to the belief that they were her tears

Mama Quilla

500

This man, supposedly Inti's son, gave the Inca the gift of civilization

Manco Capac

Rituals

100

This festival was held every winter with ritual dances, feasting, and animal sacrifices

Inti Raymi Festival

200

Natural spots like rivers, mountains, and lakes were considered sacred, given this name

Pacarina

300

This mountaintop temple was considered a waka wasi or "sacred monument"

Machu Picchu 

400

This is the term for a "house of knowledge" in the Inca Empire

Yachay Wasi

500

This was the birthplace of the first Inca, Manco Capac

Lake Titicaca