Members of this empire were divided into kin groups known as ayllu [EYE-you]. This empire absorbed the Chimu civilization and used quipus [KEE-poos] for keeping records. The language Quechua [KECH-wah] was spoken by members o
Members of this empire were divided into kin groups known as ayllu [EYE-you]. This empire absorbed the Chimu civilization and used quipus [KEE-poos] for keeping records. The language Quechua [KECH-wah] was spoken by members of this empire. One ruler of it rebuilt a city in the shape of a puma, and another killed his half-brother Huascar [WAHS-kahr] and offered a room full of gold as a ransom to a conquistador. For 10 points, name this empire that was centered at Cuzco, and was conquered during the reign of Atahualpa [ah-tah-WAHL-pah] by Francisco Pizarro.
Members of this empire were divided into kin groups known as ayllu [EYE-you].