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The Peruvian History class

Two students are talking about the history of Peru. One of them is talking about the
Inca culture.

 Angie: Hello George! I am glad to meet you. I didn’t see you in class yesterday.
 George: Hi, Angie! I’m happy to see you again too. I was sick.
 Angie: Oh sorry! You missed the Peruvian history class.
 George: Yeah, I know. But tell me, what was the topic of the class?
 Angie: Yesterday, the teacher talked about the Inca Civilization.
 George: Really? Did you watch a video or something like that?
 Angie: Yes, the teacher showed us a video. It was really interesting!!!
 George: Please, tell me about the video. How was the Inca Empire?
 Angie: It was unique! The Inca culture was the most important in Peru.
 George: Was the Inca Culture a very advanced civilization?
 Angie: Yes, and there were 14 Incas who ruled the Tahuantinsuyo.
 George: Were they in charge of governing?
 Angie: Yes, they were. Manco Capac was the first Inca ruler.
 George: And... the official language was Quechua, right?
 Angie: Yes, that’s right! Quechua was the official language.
 George: Did they believe in God?
 Angie: Sure! But their god was the Sun.
 George: Did they have gold objects?
 Angie: Yes, it was very common to see gold jewelry. There are thousands of gold
and silver pieces of the Inca handicraft in the Gold Museum of Peru.
 George: People say that the stones have a spiritual power. The Inca culture
left magnificent temples and villages.
 Angie: Yeah! That is absolutely fascinating.
 George: I love Peruvian history.
 Angie: Me too!

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