The Inca society refers to the civilization that existed in the Andean region of South America from the 13th century until its conquest by Spanish colonizers in the 16th century. They had a highly centralized and complex political, social, and economic system.
Related terms
Mita System: A labor tribute system where citizens were required to provide service or work for the state.
Quipu: An accounting tool used by the Incas consisting of knots tied on colored strings to record numerical data.
Terrace Farming: A farming technique used by the Incas to cultivate crops on terraces built into hillsides or mountains.