Inca

Inca ĭngˈkə [key], pre-Columbian empire, W South America. The name Inca may specifically refer to the emperor, but is generally used to mean the empire or the people.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Spanish Conquest
• The Empire's Growth
• Inca Agriculture, Engineering, and Manufacturing
• Extent and Organization of the Empire
• Bibliography

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