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1424| 1100–1532 | South America [administration] | The Inca empire dominates the Andes region of South America. Its population numbers as many as 12 million. Incan society is based on a strict hierarchy, with an emperor who rules with absolute power. Their religion is based on sun-worship, and they are skilled builders who create a system of roads and irrigation. | | 1424 | Italy [sculpture] | Italian artist Lorenzo Ghiberti completes the sculpting of the 28 relief scenes for the second pair of bronze doors of the Baptistry in Florence, Italy (the first are by Andrea Pisano). The work began in 1403. In 1425 he begins a third set, completed in 1452. |
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