Inca Empire

Definition

The Inca Empire was a vast political entity that existed in western South America from the 15th to the 16th century. It was the largest empire in pre-Columbian America.

Related terms

Quipu: An ancient Incan device for recording information, made of variously colored threads knotted differently ways.

Terrace Farming: A type of farming that consists of different "steps" or terraces, used extensively by the Incas due to their mountainous terrain.

Machu Picchu: An ancient Incan city set high up on Andes Mountains; it's one of the most famous archaeological sites worldwide.