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Pachacutec the Great Inka Emperor Today we talk about Machu Picchu and the greatness of the Inca Empire, but who was the one who made the Inca Empire a great kingdom? His name is Pachacutec, the ninth emperor of the Inca Empire, also known as Tahuantinsuyo. He was the fourth Emperor of the Hanan dynasty. Pachacutec was the largest Inka emperor and a great conqueror. He was, is and will always be known for his good works to the Inca nation. He has been the greatest statesman of the Inca Empire,…

Peru have worked to preserve these historical trade routes. Along with the grass bridges and ancient buildings, railroads have been installed for transportation for the modern day citizens of the land. There were other countries such as Ecuador who wanted control over the Inca Empire including Spain. These countries were envious of the developed buildings, temples, trade, irrigation, farming systems, and the geography that the Inca Empire held. Spain wanted the trade routes, money,…

Bolivar managed to defeat Spain and liberate South America. He created the six nations that are Panama, Columbia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Peru, and Bolivia. Though the only reactions he received was jealousy, and political dysfunction. What Bolivar did not want is exactly what happened after his death and was a leader like Hugo Chavez. While Chavez died a rich man, Bolivar…

geopolitical borders and geographical boundaries, pushing smaller languages toward extinction.’’ Quechua is an indigenous language that is spoken by millions of people in the Andean region of South America. It is currently spoken in 6 countries: Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia and Argentina. With that said, around one-third of these speakers are monolingual and…

How fortunate are we to live in an era in which all the world’s information is at the tip of our fingers? Through online research, we have gained some knowledge in regards to the enriched history and secrets of Peru. By the end of this project, we were convinced it is one of the most unique and densely cultured countries anyone will ever come across in their lifetime. Located in northern South America, it is home to approximately 30 million Peruvians. It has a strong sense of national identity,…

French Guiana, a country in South America, is a melting pot of diversity and experienceable foods. The country has a tropical weather that benefits the growth of luxuriant fruits. Meals like breakfast and lunch are casual whereas dinner is a larger occasion. Native foods and spices, like cayenne pepper, reflect the counties South American location. Holidays and celebrations deeply reflect the country's religious belief, Roman Catholicism, and history. French Guiana’s variety of cultures and…

How Does the Inca Empire Impact the Modern Day World? From accomplishing feats of brain surgery to incredible water piping systems, the Inca civilization was a great empire despite the short time it had lasted. Furthermore, many of their technologies and systems can still be found all over the world today. First, the Incas had great health care that kept the civilization healthy and functional. They had an abundance of knowledge about the internal body and also had natural resources to use…

Francisco Pizarro was born in 1476 to a lower class family. His father, Captain Gonzalo Pizarro, was a poor farmer while his mother, Francisca Gonzalez, came from a simpler home. At a young age, Francisco tended to his father’s swineherd, and grew up without learning how to read. Born in Trujillo, Spain, Pizarro grew up in areas riddled with poverty. Whilst in his mid-thirties, Francisco herd of the riches of the New World and sought to be go find them. In 1510, Francisco Pizarro left Spain with…

other supplies. The roads also allowed military troops to move faster. The Incan roads stretched for -more than 10,000 miles. The Incas had two major roads. The Royal Road was 3,250 miles long. It went from the northern border of the empire through Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia into Argentina and Chile. The other major road, the highway, was 2,520 miles long. It ran from the village of Tumbes in the north, through the desert, then into Chile. There are several other roads ran between the two major…

1810 marked the beginning of the Spanish American Rebellions when nations in Latin America began to gain their independence from Spain. With the help of patriot rebels and a growing sense of nativism amongst the colonies, nations such as Mexico and Peru fought for independence. Mexico’s journey involved a large uprising of indigenous and mestizo populations that sparked the concept of nativism that led Mexico’s patriot armies to independence. Peru, on the other hand, avoided a large rebellion…