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Inca Pictures
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Inca pictures show what life was like for the ancient Incas of South America. Take a look at pictures of the Incans.
Unraveling Khipu: The Inca Knot Language
The Incas never invented a system of written language, but khipu is how they communicated. HowStuffWorks looks at the language of the Inca.
How did 168 conquistadors take down the Incan empire?
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The Incan empire was erased from existence by fewer than 200 men, but how was this possible? Find out how the Incan empire was brought down.
Top 5 Ancient Incan Inventions
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The Incan empire had a highly developed organizational system and a near limitless workforce that helped create a culture of wonders. So what are some of their inventions that we know about today?
Which Ancient Civilization Are You?
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The civilizations of the ancient world each had distinct personalities. Some of these are fairly well known, or so you may think. Answer some questions for us, and we'll tell you which ancient civilization you are.
How much do you know about the Age of Exploration?
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Do you remember what happened in 1492, when Columbus crossed the sea in the Nina, and the Pinta, and the mighty Santa Maria? Your history teacher sure hopes so. Of course, the indigenous people who were already living in the "New World" didn't think their lands were being newly "discovered" by the Europeans. Nevertheless, test your knowledge with this quiz!
How Much Do You Know About the Spanish Empire?
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The seafaring Spanish ventured west into the unknown to discover a new route to the East Indies. Do you know what they came across?
The Ancient Civilizations Quiz
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It's time to take a trip back in time to some of the first civilizations to live on the planet. Do you think you could have lived along with them? Take the quiz to find out!
¿Qué tanto sabes de la conquista española de América?
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Ya sea que lo llames colonización o conquista, los españoles definitivamente se propusieron hacer suyo el continente americano, y eso es exactamente lo que hicieron. ¿Cuánto sabes sobre la toma de posesión española de América?
What's the Difference Between a Llama and an Alpaca?
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Llamas and alpacas are very similar animals, but the differences in personality are striking.