Articles for tag: Incas

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Abyssinian Satin Guinea Pig: Breed Characteristics

The Abyssinian Satin is one of the most beloved guinea pig breeds approved by the American Cavy Breeders Association and their parent organization, the American Rabbit Breeders Association. It wasn’t accepted as a separate breed until the 1986. This is a breed rarely found in pet stores, but can be found at guinea pig rescues, ...

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Hernando De Soto; A Biography

When Hernando De Soto, the dashing young Spanish explorer landed on the east coast of Florida in 1539, probably in the Tampa Bay area, it was a sad day for the natives of Southeast North America. The conquistador’s brutality and greed, which became increasingly evident in the following months, was a poor introduction for them ...

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The Social and Geographical Landscape of the Inca Empire

“Although it was very extensive and composed of many and very different nations, the entire empire of the Incas was a single republic, governed by the same laws, privileges, and customs, and it was observant of the same religion, rites, and ceremonies; however, before being brought under Inca rule, the several nations had their own ...

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Ten Guinea Pig Facts that You May Not Know

Guinea pigs are cute, friendly and come in a wide variety of colors and patterns. But here are ten things you need to know about guinea pigs before bringing one home. One: Guinea Pigs Are Not From Guinea Historians are unclear as to how guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus) got their name. They are from South ...

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The 4 Main Guinea Pig Types

There are four main types of cavies or guinea pigs – guinea pigs used for food, guinea pigs used in research, guinea pigs used in showing and guinea pigs kept as pets. Although within each of these types are a myriad of variations in colors, size and hair length, these are the main categories in ...

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The Creation of Inca History: Garcilaso De La Vega

“Having now related the lives of twelve Inca kings who created and governed the ancient Empire of Peru, from its beginnings till its end; having given ample description of their conquests, their generous actions, their government in peace and in war, and of the idolatry that they practiced in their ignorance of our holy religion, ...