Review:
Inca Civilization
overall review score: 4.5
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The Inca civilization was the largest empire in pre-Columbian America, known for its advanced engineering, agriculture, and administrative systems.
Key Features
- Terrace farming
- Road network (Qhapaq Ñan)
- Stone masonry (without mortar)
- Administrative centers (such as Machu Picchu)
Pros
- Advanced engineering and architectural techniques
- Highly organized administrative system
- Extensive road network for communication and trade
Cons
- Relied heavily on forced labor (mit'a)
- Conquered territories faced oppression and cultural assimilation
- Collapsed due to Spanish conquest in the 16th century