Which statement best summarizes the development and expansion of the Inca Empire?(1 point)

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The Inca conquered a diverse set of ethnic groups across the Andes Mountains.
The Inca conquered a diverse set of ethnic groups across the Andes Mountains.

The Inca created new religious and cultural identities to unify their empire.
The Inca created new religious and cultural identities to unify their empire.

The Inca benefited from the use of advanced weapons, to conquer their neighbors.
The Inca benefited from the use of advanced weapons, to conquer their neighbors.

The Inca developed slowly over thousands of years to create their empire.

Answer 1

The statement that best summarizes the development and expansion of the Inca Empire is:

The Inca conquered a diverse set of ethnic groups across the Andes Mountains.

This captures the primary means by which the Inca Empire expanded, emphasizing their military conquests and the incorporation of various cultures and peoples within their territory.