PERU+-+History

=History of Peru=

Peru's history has many parts. There is its modern history and government. Also Peru's people of the past. The Pre-Inca and the Inca Empire. The history of Peru.

Peru's inhabitance come from many different backgrounds and life styles. People in Peru come from all over the globe. From the North, people come from Spain and Europe. In the North East they are from China and Japan. They also come from Africa in the East. Native people still inhabitat Peru.

About one half of the people in Peru are poor. One third are not able to get clean water or nutritious food. Medical Care is also in short supply. Children between the ages of six and fifteen have access to attend a free school. Most children do not get the chance of attending a school because they are needed at home. Of those who do attend twenty-five percent do not complete primer or elementary school. Fifty percent of them only go to a secondary school. Most people practice the Roman Catholic Faith. Others are Protestant or have a mixed religion. Spanish and Quechua are the most commonly spoken languages. English is also spoken. People in Peru come from many different backgrounds and life styles.

Peru's Government is made up of many different people. The President is the head of the Executive Branch. He may run for a consecutive five-year term. Peru also has two Vice Presidents. They follow the President in the Executive Branch. Next is Congress, witch is made up of one hundred and twenty members. It is the only part of the Legislative Branch. The Constitution Court is part of the Judicial Branch. Each of the seven members are elected by congress. In the Judicial Branch along with The Constitution Court is the Supreme Court of Justice. Peru is a Constitutional Republic. The Constitution was proclaimed on December 29, 1993. Everyone over the age of eighteen is required by law to vote. The Government of Peru has many different people involved in it.

Many civilizations lived in Peru before the Inca. In 1500 through 400 BC, the Chavin Civilization ruled. They were known for their agriculture skills. The Paracas occupied Peru 800 BC through 900 AD. Their weavings were told to revel magical religious visions. About this same time the Nazca People were in the south. Famous for their pottery, the Moche Civilization roamed from 200 BC through 700 AD. Later the Chimu Kingdom built Chan-Chan. The people who lived in Peru before the Inca were great.

=The Inca Empire=

The Inca were known for their archaeological sites. Most Inca people were farmers. They grew many fruits and vegetables. Cotton was also grown. Of all that the Incas grew, corn and potatoes were the most important. To keep unwanted people and birds out of their crops, people would shake rattles and use slings to scare them away. Both women and men worked in the fields. Farming was very important to the Incas.

Incas had many gods and worship. Religion was very important to the Incas. Their priests offered sacrifices all year long. There were many gods to the Incas. Among the most important was Inti the sun god. He was told to be married to Pacmama or earths goddess. Inti was told to be the giver of life. The gods the Inca worshiped were extremely important to them.



Inti, Pacmama, Viracocha (Photo Names)
Many things made up the Inca's life and land. People say that the Incas were the vastest empire of Pre-Colombian America. Their empire was in four main parts. Chinchasoyo, Antisuyo, Contisuyo, and Quechua. They were the war like tribe called the people of the sun. The Inca's are well known for the costumes and rituals they prated. This civilization was also known for their wealth of arts, wisdom, and skills. The Incas left behind a great civilization.

This report talked about Peru and its history. Enculding the modern history. The government and the parts in each branch are listed. Peru’s Pre-Inca were mention with their time of existence in Peru. As the main topic there was the Inca Empire. The Incas agriculture skills, gods and other points were made. This report was about Peru and its history.