incas

Survey of life and government during the Inca Empire, and compares and contrasts ancient Peru and Peru today.

Presents an examination of the building techniques of the Incas of the Peruvian Andes, explaining how they built structures from interlocking stones without the wheel, iron tools, draft animals or mortar, testing theories and showing how local villagers build a breathtaking, 100-foot suspension bridge using grass.

Traces the rise of the Incan civilization with emphasis on their culture, social structure, government, economy, and the fatal encounter with the Spanish conquistadors which brought about the end of their society.

Retells the Ecuadoran tale of Munay, a young girl whose pureness of heart helps her find the healing water that will save the prince of the Sapa Inca.

Chronicles the history, beliefs, and everyday lives o the ancient Aztec, Inca, and Maya peoples.

Describes the Inca civilization from before the days of the Spanish conquest to the present time.

Spanish seminarian Julian Escobar, known to the Mayas as Lord Kukulcan and worshipped as a god, witnesses the fall of the Mayan and Incan civilizations with the coming of Cortes and Pizarro.

Discusses the culture, religion, government, and ideals of the Incan society that thrived in South America until the Spanish Conquest in 1532.

Introduces students to the Inca Empire, discussing its history, people, art, culture, and traditions.