Sociology

Tiwanaku has been known as one of the vital precursors to the empire of Inca acting as one of the archeological sites in western part of a place called Bolivia. In many cases, the name Tiwanaku has been associated with the term stone in the centre meaning that it is located at the worlds’ centre. Tiwanaku inhabitants did not have a written language; there fore they were not able to safe guard the real meaning of very essential names for instance what the name Tiwanaku meant.

At first, Tiwanaku expanded and brought their life styles and culture to eliminate the already existing cultures in the areas they dominated like the Yungas. Their culture was not a violent kind like any other cultures and this made them succeed socially because many could adopt to their culture without straining and this made other cultures independent to their cultures and way of life because they had ability to negotiate for agreements concerning trades .

Tiwanaku had strong religious beliefs and this could draw many people to their empire. They also had strong force that led in the expansion of the empire. They could take statues bases from other cultures and eventually taking them to Tiwanakus’ capital city from where they were put on subordinate positions to the Tiwanakus gods acting as a practical reminder of the Tiwanakus dominant power that held many other existing powers. The Inca worshiped the sun while the Tiwanukus worshiped the myths (idols). Tiwanukus’ culture was to be emulated by their followers while the Inca could take their time to teach their followers their administration from which they could go back to their native homes after being taught.

During war, Tiwanukus could tear enemies shortly after death and laying them to be seen by all this was done as a way of dedicating them to gods. According to their beliefs, it was not right to dedicate people originally from their society but only those from other societies. Trade promoted between cities inside the empire strengthened the Tiwanukus power. Ilama herds offered transportation of goods and symbolizing the gap between the elites ant the commoners. Food production acted as unifying factor and also as the strength of the empire. A drastic climatic change occurred which brought drought in return and food production became surplus leading to starvation and decline of the empire.