Kings of this empire were known as Sapa and one such ruler was known as the "earth-shaker" and brought this empire to its greatest extent; that man was Pachacuti. This empire's downfall came in the midst of a civil war between Huascar and his brother. Hiram Bingam discovered one outpost of this empire, and (*) Tupac Amaru was its last ruler.This empire used a knot system called quipu for communication. Founded by the legendary Manco Capac, its capital was at Cuzco. For 10 points, name this civilization and builder of Machu Picchu based in modern-day Peru, which was conquered by Fransisco Pizarro.
Kings of this empire were known as Sapa and one such ruler was known as the "earth-shaker" and brought this empire to its greatest extent; that man was Pachacuti. This empire's downfall came in the midst of a civil war between Huascar and his brother. Hiram Bingam discovered one outpost of this empire, and (*) Tupac Amaru was its last ruler.This empire used a knot system called quipu for communication. Founded by the legendary Manco Capac, its capital was at Cuzco. For 10 points, name this civilization and builder of Machu Picchu based in modern-day Peru, which was conquered by Fransisco Pizarro.
Kings of this empire were known as Sapa and one such ruler was known as the "earth-shaker" and brought this empire to its greatest extent; that man was Pachacuti.
The {Inca}n Empire [or {Tahuantinsuyo}]