Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Refers to the mountainous region along the western coast of South America encompassing countries like Peru and Bolivia. It was home to ancient civilizations such as the Inca.
Related terms
Terrace Farming: A method used by indigenous peoples in the Central Andes to cultivate crops on stepped agricultural terraces carved into mountainsides.
Quipu: A system of knotted cords used by the Inca civilization for record-keeping and communication.
Inti: The Inca sun god, considered the most important deity in their religious beliefs.