The official name of the Inca Empire was "Tahuantinsuyu," which translates to "The Four Regions" or "The Four Parted Land" in Quechua, the language of the Incas. This name reflects the empire's division into four main regions, which were connected to the capital city of Cusco. The four regions were: Chinchaysuyu (the northwest), Antisuyu (the northeast), Collasuyu (the southeast), and Cuntisuyu (the southwest). Each region had its own distinct geography and culture, but they were all unified under Inca rule.
What was the official name of the Inca Empire, and what does it mean?
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