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The Inca People
The Inca Empire was the largest of the pre-Columbian mesoamerican empires.
Administration of the Inca Empire
The Inca Empire utilized complex road systems, recording tools, and a hierarchical rule of law to oversee the administration of its vast population.
Religion in the Inca Empire
The Inca Empire worshipped the Sun god Inti, and expanded its hold on outlying areas by incorporating other deities into the religious system.
The Spanish Conquest
The Inca Empire already faced instability due to the Inca Civil War, European diseases, and internal revolt when explorer Francisco Pizarro began the conquest of Inca territory.