Located in the Andes Mountains, the Incas had a population of 11 million people along with their capitol in Cuzco. In contrast to the Aztecs, the Incas had a policy of assimilation, the absorption of the culture of the conquered into the main culture. They scattered the conquered across the empire, encouraging assimilation and reducing rebellions.
The Incas had a system called quipus for record keeping. They developed a system of roads that were as grand as the Roman’s, and accomplished all that without the help of animal domestication.
As all other societies in the area, the Incas were polytheistic. They mainly worshiped the Sun and Creator gods in addition to local ones as well. Mummification was practiced as a ritual.
The women had low status. Society limited them to domestic and childcare responsibilities. However, inheritance in society is passed on both sides, so if a women dies, her inheritance goes back to her family, not to her husband.
The economy mainly revolved around potatoes. Due to geography, long distance trade was difficult. There isn’t even a merchant class.
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