The Aymara are one modern-day group that descends from these peoples.
This civilization used runners called chasquis (CHAHS-kees) who sent messages via strings of beads called quipu (KEE-poo). The Aymara are one modern-day group that descends from these peoples. This civilization built Machu Picchu. The last leader of this empire, Atahualpa (aht-ah-HWAHL-puh), was overthrown by the conquistador Francisco Pizarro. For 10 points, name this pre-Columbian civilization that was centered in Cuzco, which was located in modern-day Peru.
This civilization used runners called chasquis (CHAHS-kees) who sent messages via strings of beads called quipu (KEE-poo).
{Inca} Empire [or {Incans}]