Five Facts - Incas

The video provides an overview of the Inca civilization, highlighting its rapid expansion in Peru from 1400 to 1533, and its downfall due to Spanish conquest and disease. It explains the quipu, a string-based record-keeping system used by the Incas, and describes the cultural significance of the Inca king's attire. The video also discusses the extensive Inca road network and their use of llamas for transportation, as well as their innovative farming techniques, including terracing, which allowed them to grow crops like potatoes in mountainous regions.

Why did the Inca people not use wheels for travel?

What agricultural techniques did the Inca people use to thrive in mountainous terrain?