ABSTRACT The Andes initially settled by hunter-gatherers witnessed the autonomous development of agriculture pastora and political centralization which culminated in the Inca Empire. This was quickly and radically changed by the Spanish Con in 1532 and the subsequent development of a colonial mining economy.
How do the Andes mountains affect the geography of South America?
All along the the west and south coasts of South America, the Andes are a barrier to movement in interior. As a result, more settlement in South America has occurred along the eastern and northern coasts. How are the landforms of the region both an advantage and disadvantage?
How did the Andres Mountains affect settlement along the western coast?
How did the Andres Mountains affect settlement along the western coast of South America? All along the the west and south coasts of South America, the Andes are a barrier to movement in interior. As a result, more settlement in South America has occurred along the eastern and northern coasts.
Where has there been more settlement in South America?
As a result, more settlement in South America has occurred along the eastern and northern coasts. How are the landforms of the region both an advantage and disadvantage?