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Great Inca Rebellion, The

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The following resources from the companion Web site accompany this program:

The Producer's Story
Read producer Graham Townsley's description of what it was like to reconstruct the conquest of Peru and create a collective memory for people and events formerly erased from history. (Grades 9-12)

Rise of the Inca
Learn about the factors that led to the Inca Empire's growth, to what degree the quest for wealth drove the expansion, what questions remain unanswered, and more in this interview with anthropologist Terence D'Altroy.

Outfitting for Battle
Compare and contrast the dress, weaponry, and resources of the Inca and conquistador soldiers. (Flash plug-in required) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Grave Analysis
Take a close look at an Inca burial thought to be from the Siege of Lima. (Note: This feature contains some graphic images of skeletal remains. Please preview it to determine its appropriateness for your students.) (Flash plug-in required, printable version available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

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