Who was more violent, the Romans or the Incas?

I'd have to go with the Roman Empire Despite their being remembered by many for their republic, their orators, their medicine, or infrastructure, Rome was first an foremost a violent war machine. read more

On balance, however, Roman practices are much more violent than those of the Inca. Warfare. For both the Inca and the Romans, warfare was essential for the maintenance of order. However, the Incas were much more likely to use diplomacy to maintain and expand their influence than the Romans were. read more

The Inca and the Romans each had one leader, who consulted priests about the future. They conquered people differently. The skilled and disciplined Roman army was violent. The Inca were more peaceful; they tried to form a truce with the tribe they were attacking before they captured them. After victory they stationed troops around the tribes. read more

The empire consisted of over one million individuals. The incas were a member of the group of Quechan peoples of highland Peru who established an empire. For a list of Inca resources, see the related links below. read more