social studies 8

• In which hemisphere is South America primarily located?

  Western Hemisphere
• How can South America be described in relation to America?

  As the southern subregion of America
• What is the geographical feature of Lake Titicaca in relation to South America?

  It is where South America emerged
• What is known about the culture of the builders in Lake Titicaca?

  Little is known about their culture
• What civilization is known for being excellent builders in South America?

  Tiahuanaco Culture
• Where is Nazca located in relation to Tiahuanaco?

  North of Tiahuanaco
• What is notable about the Nazca civilization's figures?

  They created mysterious huge geometrical figures
• What was the capital of the Inca civilization?

  Cuzco
• Which regions did the Inca civilization span?

  Ecuador and Colombia to central Chile
• Who were the Inca considered to be descendants of?

  The sun god
• What infrastructure did the Inca civilization build extensively?

  Network of roads
• What were two main crops cultivated by the Inca civilization?

  Corn and potato
• What were quipus used for in the Inca civilization?

  To record harvest and other events
• What event led to the demise of the Inca civilization?

  Arrival of Francisco Pizzaro in 1532