History of Peru

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/history-of-peru

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was History of Peru built?1542
2. What is the inca empire (tawantinsuyu)?Peak period: c. 1438–1533 CE
3. What is the declaration of independence?July 28, 1821
4. What were some of the ancient cultures in Peru before the Inca Empire?Before the Inca, Peru had cultures like the Norte Chico (Caral-Supe), the Moche with their pottery and pyramids, and the Wari who built a large empire with advanced administration.
5. Why is Machu Picchu famous?Machu Picchu is famous because it is an Inca citadel built with amazing precision, showing their skill in architecture and engineering, and it sits in a strategic spot high in the Andes.

Tawantinsuyu: The Quechua name for the Inca Empire, meaning 'Four Regions' or 'Four United Provinces'.
Conquistadors: Spanish soldiers and explorers who conquered indigenous empires in the Americas during the 16th century.
Viceroyalty of Peru: The administrative division of the Spanish Empire in South America, established in 1542 and lasting until independence.
Qhapaq Ñan: The extensive Inca road system that connected their vast empire, a UNESCO World Heritage site.