Which statement about the Inca Empire's early years under Pachacuti is accurate?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The state expanded quickly after he took power around 1438, and Cusco was rebuilt as a planned capital
- Step 1: Pachacuti is credited with beating the Chanka and starting the rapid growth of Tawantinsuyu. Step 2. Cusco was then rebuilt on a new plan, with temples and plazas. Answer: The state expanded fast from about 1438 and Cusco was rebuilt. Why not the others: The empire was small before him, it predates the Spanish, and Chan Chan was a Chimú city taken by the Inca.
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