Four Major Accomplishments Of The Inca Empire

1. Explain four characteristics/traits/accomplishments of the Inca Empire.

The first major accomplishment that the video revolved around was how the Inca Empire used stone to construct their empire. The stones used were thousands of pounds and it was likely that human labor was used to move these rocks across the mountains from rock beds. Another trait that the Inca Empire capitalized on was their labor. They would conquer other areas and make people pay taxes through labor. Two other major accomplishments that I believe are worth mentioning is the roads and bridges built. The roads were constructed with smaller bites of rock material and made moving other, heavier rocks, much easier. The bridges were made to go across rivers when they were to high and the currents were too powerful during different seasons. The bridges were made of grass and were able to support around 5 people and 2 lamas at one times.

2. Explain what strings you about the terrain & geography. What problems or complications would this cause for communication, transportation, or agriculture.

That is the same time it takes in modern time to deliver an actual note or paper mail. So, communication does not seem to be a huge problem. Transportation would be tougher because even modern day, cars would be nearly impossible in most of the area and even trying to go around with horses and buggie would be difficult with the mountains. Agriculture would be tough to plant but once done I believe it would work well. The rain water would go down and water would not have to be an issue in the mountains. However, some parts are much dryer and could possibly not support the agriculture