Answer: The rise of the Inca Empire quick check
1. The Inca conquered a diverse set of ethnic groups across the Andes Mountains
2. The Inca Empire extended across the Andes Mountains along the western side of South America.
3. Machu Picchu
4. The Inca used astronomy to plan the stone structures and plazas of Machu Picchu.
5. The Inca centralized power in Cuzco and connected it to other regions through extensive roads, allowing for quick communication and the movement of armies.