Introduction

The purpose of this Web page is to give you a sampling of some of the aspects of The Inca's culture. You will be assigned one area of the Inca culture. You and your partners will read the information and take notes on your organizer. You will be responsible to present to the class the information you have learned. All members of the group should keep notes and ALL MEMBERS MUST BE A PART OF THE PRESENTATION.

Good Luck and Have Fun!

Internet Activities

The Inca Civilization

1. Read this page with your group to get an understanding of the Inca civilization.

The Incas-Geography

1. Where was the ancient Inca Empire?
2. What was the land like?
3. Tell about the agriculture of the Incas.

The Incas-Political Structure-Government

1. Who was the leader of the Incas?
2. Describe the leader's role or job.
3. Who else had ruling powers in the Inca culture?

The Incas-Crime & Punishment

1. Read this to find out how people were punished for breaking the law.

The Incas-Religion & Beliefs

1. According to the Incas, how was the world created?
2. Tell about the main god of the Incas.
3. Describe how the Incas showed respect for the dead.

The Conquistadors-Location pages 1& 4

1. Read pages 1 & 4 to learn about the location.
2. Tell where the Incan Empire was located.

Conquistadors-Religious Beliefs pages 2 & 3

1. Read pages 2 & 3 to learn about their beliefs.
2. According to the Incas, how was the world created?

Conquistadors-Ruling the Empire pages 5 & 6

1. Read pages 5 & 6 to learn about their government.
2. How was the Incan Empire governed?

Conclusion

While exploring this sampler on The Incas, we hope you've had fun, learned, and most importantly connected with some part of this topic. If you did not, please go back and explore some other links and look deeper inside yourself. Be prepared to explain how you feel more interested in or connected to the topic now than before you tried this sampler.