Periodization of pre-Columbian Peru

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/periodization-of-pre-columbian-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.

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1. Where is Periodization of pre-Columbian Peru?Andean region of South America, encompassing modern-day Peru and surrounding areas
2. What is the end of late horizon?1532 CE, marked by the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire

Periodization: The chronological division of history into distinct periods based on shared characteristics or events.
Norte Chico Civilization: One of the oldest known civilizations in the Americas, flourishing in coastal Peru thousands of years ago.
Inca Empire: The largest empire in pre-Columbian America, known for its vast territory and sophisticated administration.
Qhapaq Ñan: The extensive Inca road system that connected their vast empire.