Andes

is the Drake Sea (Geography and Climate in Chile). To the east, Chile is bordered by Argentina (Chile- Geography). On the eastern side, Chile is bordered by the Andes (Chile Geography). The Andes are sometimes called the Cordillera (Chile Geography). There are over 50 active volcanic peaks in the Andes Mountains (Welcome to Chile). The Andes Mountains include the two tallest peaks…

the Inca empire were two of the largest empires in the world. The Mexica, located in Mesoamerica, was the largest city state in a group of warring city states competing for power. Whereas, the Inca empire was a hegemon of control and power in the Andes. Another pronounced difference in these two empires was the landscape and crops produced. The Mexica had fertile flat land that made growing a variety of crops, the largest being maize, easy and bountiful. The Inca consisted of three distinct…

The Inca civilization is one of the most well-known empires in today’s history. The Inca had a strong belief system that centered on the worship of gods and sacred mountains. They practiced human sacrifice as a part of their religion. The most important of the rituals was the Capacocha ceremony. This ceremony typically took place in mountain locations, often at very high altitudes. The ceremony involved several priests, attendants, and the sacrificial children who were usually between the ages…

Geography plays a crucial role in molding the economic livelihoods, cultural practices and daily way of life. Availability of natural resources, topology, and climatic conditions in a region can greatly affect the way of life of people in an area. It is important to note that architecture and most importantly settlements in a region are greatly depended on geography. Many ancient cultures including but not limited to Egypt, China and Mesopotamia are a perfect examples of how physical geography…

and copper. In South America, there is the Amazon Rain forest. Toucans, parrots, and a Giant Galapagos Tortoise all live in the forest. In South America, Peru is found. Peru has an ancient feature named Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu is built on the Andes mountain in Peru. Inca leaders take Machu Picchu as a royal estate. People long ago, who lived in Machu Picchu, built walls with stone so tight together, nothing could fit through. There is also Lima, the largest city in Peru. Finally, there is the…

Peru: Land of Resiliency The country of Peru is located in the western part of South America. As the third largest country in South America, it has many different landscapes and climates that span the country from coastline, mountains, and dense forest. It borders many countries to include Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Columbia and Ecuador with its western border consisting of the Pacific Ocean. The origins, people, legends of hidden cities, diverse landscape, and government make Peru one of the…

Machu Picchu would be a great travel destination because of its historical interest. Machu Picchu is one of the world's great archaelogical wonders and one of the most beautiful mountainous areas. Also, is a great historical site because of the history on how it was found. Furthermore, Machu Picchu would be a great historical travel destination because it is one of the world's great archaeological wonders. The story,"The Stones of Machu Picchu", says,"Despite the mysteries…

Peru. It’s an Incan city that was introduced to the outside world in 1911 by a historian called Hiriam. The city which is believed to have been built in 1438-1472 as an estate to Inca Emperor, Pachacuti, stands at 2,430 metres above sea level in the Andes Mountains. You can hike the Inca trail to this famous archaeological wonder of the world as you reflect on the Inca civilization that built the city. 2.…

Chinchillas are good house pets because they are very low-maintenance Chinchillas are small rodents that are native to Andes Mountains in South America. Their name means “little chincha” and they are named after the chincha people of the Andes. Historically, chinchillas lived in an area that included parts of Bolivia, Peru, Argentina, and Chile, but today colonies in the wild are known only in Chile. Chinchillas are also referred to as “chins.” pets. They are very inquisitive, and do not make…

Inca is a very interesting civilization you can learn lots of things just from studying their world that they once lived in. They lived in South America on the Andes mountain .The Inca civilization arose from the highlands of Peru sometime in the early 13th century. The civilization started in 1438 and dissolved in 1533 N.p., n.d. Web. . They had their own religions just like every other civilizations. They also invented things with their own hands which means it probably took a while to create.…