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THE INCA CIVILIZATION. Incan Empire was quite short lived Historic Records In 1483 the Inca set out from their base in Cuzco Had thirteen emperors during their reign “Land of the Four Quarters” Known for their systems of roads. Incan Road System. Machu Picchu. Map of Incan Expansion.
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THE INCA CIVILIZATION • Incan Empire was quite short lived • Historic Records • In 1483 the Inca set out from their base in Cuzco • Had thirteen emperors during their reign • “Land of the Four Quarters” • Known for their systems of roads Incan Road System Machu Picchu Map of Incan Expansion
There were four social classes in Inca society. Sapa Inca was a comprised of Sapa Inca himself only. Then they had Royal, Noble and Ayllu, which comprised of general people. classes were distinct in Inca society. But the social status was defined by kinship and occupation rather than income. Certainly Sapa Inca was the true head of the both government and social organization. This social organization was based on the relative closeness of one's family to the Inca king.