The Cause: Homicide

1. Cause of death.

The cause that seemed evident and supported by most of the evidence was homicide, or the killing of a person when another kills them. It just seemed legitimate in our perspective.


2. Explain death.

The reign of the Incas was not as long as a typical empire would last. With only approximately 325 years of exsistance the empire collapsed in the clutches of the mighty and dominate Spanish conquistadors. The leader of the conquistadors in the Inca empire was Fransisco Pizzaro. He gained the fortunes of the Incas and relinquished them of their land. The civilization collapsed and the names of the Incas were written along the lines of history...

Forensic Analysis

1. List of used evidence.

• Bullet



• A ripped diary paper written by Pedro de cieza de leon



• Bullet Case



• Crumbled map of certain parts of Europe



• A photograph of Fransisco Pizzaro



• A photograph of an army and its leader guiding the way

2. Explain the significance of each piece of evidence.

The bullet and bullet case seem to represent that their was some type of homicide occurring during the time period. It seems that the Spanish used these tools to kill the Incas.

The crumbled map must be some type of representation of the intended path that the Spanish took from Spanish to the Pacific.

The craft work probably depicts the type of material frequently used by the Incas. We highly doubt it was used for protection. It might've been used for culinary work or even just simple auspicious artwork.

The letter might be some symbiosis of the type of on-going violence that was happening in the Inca empire.

The photograph of Fransisco Pizzaro was obviously left to show that he was somewhat the protagonist of the war.

The other photograph of the group of men show how one man ruled the others and how it was the solemn duty of the others to protect their leader. The leaders objective: to guide the troops.

3. Possible suspects.

- At this point it could honestly be anyone. Could be a Inca rebel or Spanish leader that killed the victim. Generally, it is an act of homicide.

The Crime Scene!

At first we questioned what role this man, Fransisco Pizzaro, played in the crime, however over time we learned that he was the leader conquistador. The one who pleaded responsible for the Incan empire take over.

This also seemed quite puzzling, however we unraveled what this was sooner rather than later. Given the previous picture of the leader conquistador, Fransisco Pizzaro, we figured that the photograph must be a depiction of Pizzaro's loyal army, with Pizzaro leading them.

What is this? Well a bullet. Does this mean that the victim was shot with the advanced Spanish weapons? Could be, but it's too early to make any conclusions.

This seems like an Incan artifact. It could be a representation that the victim was some type of craft worker. As we said, no final determinations should be made without the proper research.

What's this? A map. Of what? Lets just say I don't think it's necessary for you guys to know!

These evidence pieces seem to be leading us in a certain direction that might make sense. Too early to make final decisions. We will eventually get to the bottom of things!

Fransisco Pizzaro

The cause of the Incan empire downfall was the conquest of the Spanish. The Spanish were able to take towns owned by the Incans to overthrow their rule. The other Incan towns became close allies with the take over led by Francisco Pizzaro. His object was clearly to conquer and destroy all of what pertained to the Incas. At first Pizzaro and his brother had a discreprancy of who should rule. His plan to conquer the Incas included a slick idea of writing a letter to the king. The letter was of sick context that warned the leaders of the Incas that soon their land would be governed byFransisco Pizzaro. (http://libraqry.thinkquest.org/J002678F/pizarro.htm) The only goal that existed in the mind of this brutal man was wealth. Gold, silver, and other riches that covered the land of the Incas was truly his one and only objective.

(http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/p/pizarro.shtml)

(http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/latinamerica/south/cultures/inca.html)

Victims Cultural Background

1. Although the current and preponderant language of citizens of South America is Spanish, the Inca's spoke the language Quechua. It was its single and ONLY official language.

2. Rulers divided territory and its people into manageable units, governed by a central bureaucracy. (New York State World History Textbook)

3. Their economic system was one that depended on what class group you would be categorized by. For example, farmers in the Inca empire, although substantially the lowest class, most of the empire depended heavily on farmers for their solemn survival. They were treated unequally and often had to pay gold to the upper class men. (http://www.mnsu.edu/) The Inca's economic system was vast and ahead of its time. Buildings were consistently being dressed with ores of gold and silk. (www.tqnyc.org/NYC062611/Journals/pdfs/journal%20ian.pdf)

4. The Inca's worshipped a variety of gods including, the god of the sun, earth, moon, thunder/lightning and the sea. It was evident that the elemental properties of the Earth were very valuable to the Inca's and were definitely worthy of praise. Inti, the Sun god, was the jewel of all the gods. The Sun plays a drastic and significant role in all of our lives. So they gave highest praise to the Sun god.

Physical description

1. Age at time of death

The civilization began to develop sometime during the year 1200 A.D. The land spread as in any civilization and eventually during 1535 A.D. the downfall of the civilization struck as vicious Spanish conquistadors killed the Inca's and their properties in search of more land for their own. http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/latinamerica/south/cultures/inca.html

2. Country of origin

The Inca's acts of expansionism was vast and fulfilling. It covered the lands from what is presently known as Ecuador to Central Chile. The expansion brought advancements in all aspects of the civilization including agriculture.
(New York State World History Textbook)

3. Approximate size of civilization

The Inca civilization grew over time and as a result the population varied. However, at its prime the civilization consisted of appproimately 12 million people.

http://www.enotes.com/

4. Significant geographical features

The Incas landscape was very mountainous and rigid. The steep slopes made the task of arriving to the empire a miraculous and unlikely goal. It was obviously very kept to itself with the endearing protective walls that fortressed the empire.

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