Ep 4. The Inca Empire, Part 2
- TV-G
- February 2, 2009
- 11 min
The Inca Empire, Part 2 is the 4th episode of the first season of the show Kid's Animated History With Pipo. This episode is a continuation of the previous episode that delves deep into the history of the Inca Empire. The Inca Empire is one of the largest and most powerful empires in pre-Columbian America, spanning across modern-day Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Bolivia, and Argentina.
In this episode, the show continues with the exploration of the Inca culture, their religion, their social hierarchy, and their daily lives. The host, Pipo, takes the audience on a journey through the vast Inca Empire, exploring sacred sites like the Temple of the Sun and the Temple of the Moon, and significant landmarks like Machu Picchu and the city of Cusco.
The episode also delves into the Inca's incredible knowledge of engineering and architecture, highlighting their impressive irrigation systems, intricate road networks, and impressive buildings. The show puts emphasis on the Inca's engineering strategies and how they used their knowledge of mathematics, astronomy, and physics to build their impressive structures without the use of modern-day technology.
Furthermore, Pipo discusses the Inca's unique social structure, which is based on the concept of Ayllus or extended families. The episode shows how the Inca's social hierarchy was based on the number of extended families one had, and how it influenced the daily lives of the Inca people.
The Inca Empire, Part 2 showcases the impact of Spanish colonization on the Inca Empire, including the Spanish conquest of the Inca's last bastion, the city of Vilcabamba, and the execution of their last emperor, Tupac Amaru. The show emphasizes the devastating impact of Spanish colonization on the Inca culture, language, and society.
Lastly, the episode concludes with a discussion of the Inca's legacy, highlighting their impressive cultural, scientific, and architectural achievements. The show leaves the audience with a sense of amazement at the incredible feats achieved by the Inca Empire and how to this day their decedents preserve many of their traditions.
In conclusion, The Inca Empire, Part 2 is an excellent episode of Kid's Animated History With Pipo's that continues to explore the rich history of the Inca Empire. The show showcases the Inca's impressive engineering, social structures, spirituality, and culture, giving the audience a sense of wonder and appreciation for one of the most fascinating civilizations in the pre-Columbian Americas.