Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Is an Inka Ushnu?
The Inka capital Cusco and principal outlying towns of the Inka Empire were organized around a public plaza with a specially-constructed platform placed facing a designated sacred central space called the ushnu. The ushnu platform was a...
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Abya Yala Net: Otavalo, Ecuador
Fascinating and comprehensive look at the indigenous culture of Otavalo, Ecuador. Excellent photographs accompany this cultural treatise that examines the history, industry, and tourism of Otavalo. Additional links access more specific...
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Quechua Language
Discover the original language of the Inca empire, Quechua. Study a starter set of vocabulary and test recognition and understanding through games.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Inca Mythology
The Encyclopeida Mythhica has 39 entries on Inca gods and goddesses with a brief description of each deity.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Inca Empire for Kids: Tribes of Early Peru
Kids learn about the Tribes of Early Peru before Inca Empire including the Chavin, Nazca, Moche, and Chimu.
Stanford University
Stanford History Education Group: Atahualpa and the Bible
[Free Registration/Login Required] Lesson in which students explore and examine primary source material to answer a question about Incan Emperor, Atahualpa's meeting with Spanish conquistador, Pizarro. Includes downloadable lesson plan,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: City of Cusco
Cusco was the capitol of Tawantinsuyu. It was the center of existence and a reflection of Inkan power. Read about life in the city and view pictures of the architecture.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: All T'oqapu Tunic
The All-T'oqapu Tunic is an example of the height of Andean textile fabrication and its centrality to Inka expressions of power. Read about the making of Andean textiles and their iconography.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Crossword Puzzle Game for Kids: Aztec, Maya, and Inca
An interactive crossword puzzle game about the Aztec, Maya, and Inca can be found on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Word Search: Aztec, Maya, and Inca Civilizations
A fun word search game with terms about the Aztec, Maya, and Inca Civilizations. Play online or print out a version for use in class or at home.
Curated OER
Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: The World: Vol. 1: The Ancient World: Lesson 6 Quiz
A short quiz on the Inda.
Ducksters
Ducksters: History for Kids: Aztecs, Maya, and Inca
Kids learn about the ancient civilizations of the Americas including the Aztecs, Maya, and Inca Empires.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Crossword Puzzle Print Out for Kids: Aztec, Maya, Inca
Print out a crossword puzzle game about the Aztec, Maya, and Inca on this site.
OneWorld UK
One World: Tiki the Penguin: Mountains and Ice
A personal account of a trek up a mountain in Peru and a visit to some Inca ruins. Includes a slideshow of the places visited.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: World History: Unit: 600 1450 Regional & Interregional Interaction
The World History unit is from Khan Academy. The years 600 to 1450 are included. The Byzantine Empire, European Middle Ages, origins of Islam, spread of Islam, Great Schism, Crusades, Mongols, Song China, Medieval Japan, Maya Empire,...
abcteach
Abcteach: Social Studies: History
[Free Registration/Login Required] A directory of history resources (games, activities, puzzles, graphics) to be used as part of elementary study of Ancient Egypt and Greece, the Middle Ages, the Revolutionary War, and other topics....
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Temple of the Sun, 1534
A plan of the Inca Temple of the Sun in Cuzco, Peru. "The modern structure of the convent of Santo Domingo, built in 1534, is at A, which contains in its construction some remains of the walls of the older edifice. B is a cloister. C, an...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Early Americas Civilizations Power Point
This lesson is for cooperative learning groups. This lesson will take place in the classroom and the computer lab. Students will create PowerPoints on the early Americas civilizations of the Hohokam, Anasazi, Mississippians, Inuit,...
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Odyssey: Teacher Zone: Incan Life and Society: The Artisans
Gives a description of what kinds of artisans there were in Incan society in Peru, and their importance.
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: Mythology Hangman
Test your knowledge of world mythology by playing Mythology Hangman, a Java applet and website that features images, maps, and descriptions for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. It is a great resource to supplement mythology...
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Culture Focus: Peru: Macchu Picchu
Although this site from Culture Focus is short on text, it does provide colorful pictures of ancient temples and descendants of the Incas.
ProProfs
Pro Profs: Mesoamerica
This 58-question, self-scoring exam involves the history of the Inca, Maya, and Aztec civilizations.
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Machu Picchu Travel Guide: Machu Picchu History
An extensive history of Machu Picchu beginning with the construction up to the discovery by Hiram Bingham. There is an entire page devoted to the cultural pillaging of Machu Picchu that is very interesting.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica
The home page of Encyclopedia Mythica from which you can access its full range of content on myths from throughout the world. Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Japanese, and Chinese mythology are the site's most popular areas, but many...
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