- 1. The conquest of the Inca Empire by the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro in the early 16th century is a pivotal moment in the history of South America, marked by a combination of cunning strategy, ruthless ambition, and sheer military might. In 1532, Pizarro, who had already established a foothold in Peru after his initial expedition, seized the opportunity presented by the internal strife and civil war within the Inca Empire, which was weakened by the power struggle between rival factions of the royal family. Utilizing superior weaponry, including swords, guns, and horses, coupled with the element of surprise, he launched a daring attack on the Inca forces. The capture of the Inca ruler, Atahualpa, during the Battle of Cajamarca, exemplified Pizarro's tactical brilliance; he demanded an enormous ransom for Atahualpa's release, but ultimately, despite an immense sum of gold being delivered to the Spaniards, Pizarro executed him in 1533. This decisive act not only dismantled the Inca command structure but also led to the rapid collapse of the Inca civilization, as Pizarro and his men exploited the resulting chaos to establish Spanish dominance over vast territories. The consequences of this conquest were profound, paving the way for Spanish colonization, the introduction of European diseases that decimated indigenous populations, and a tragic legacy of cultural disruption that would reverberate through history.
Who was the Inca emperor defeated by Pizzaro?
A) Manco Inca
B) Atahualpa
C) Tupac Amaru
D) Huayna Capac
- 2. In what year did Pizzaro capture the Inca emperor?
A) 1620
B) 1776
C) 1492
D) 1532
- 3. Which Spanish conquistador led the expedition that defeated the Inca Empire?
A) Hernan Cortes
B) Vasco Nunez de Balboa
C) Juan Ponce de Leon
D) Francisco Pizarro
- 4. Where did the battle between Pizarro and the Inca Emperor take place?
A) Potosi
B) Cajamarca
C) Granada
D) Tenochtitlan
- 5. How many soldiers did Pizarro have during the capture of the Inca emperor?
A) 50
B) 168
C) 500
D) 1000
- 6. Which Inca city did the Spanish establish as the capital of their colonial empire?
A) Machu Picchu
B) Lima
C) Quito
D) Cusco
- 7. In what modern-day country was the Inca Empire located?
A) Mexico
B) Peru
C) Brazil
D) Argentina
- 8. What was the primary motive for Pizarro and the Spanish conquistadors in conquering the Inca Empire?
A) Spread of religion
B) Wealth
C) Revenge
D) Desire for power
- 9. Which Inca prince launched a rebellion against the Spanish conquistadors?
A) Topa Inca
B) Atahualpa
C) Manco Inca
D) Pachacuti
- 10. Which of the following diseases greatly weakened the Inca Empire prior to Pizarro's arrival?
A) Tuberculosis
B) Malaria
C) Smallpox
D) Influenza
- 11. What was the capital city of the Inca Empire?
A) Bogota
B) Cuzco
C) Quito
D) Lima
- 12. Who was the Inca ruler that divided the empire between his sons, leading to internal conflicts and weakening the empire?
A) Manco Inca
B) Huayna Capac
C) Atahualpa
D) Pachacuti
- 13. Who served as the interpreter between Francisco Pizarro and the Inca Emperor Atahualpa?
A) Felipillo
B) Sacagawea
C) Taino
D) La Malinche
- 14. What role did the Spanish Crown play in the conquest of the Inca Empire?
A) Opposed the conquest
B) Provided financial and political support
C) Led the military campaigns
D) Ignored the conquest
- 15. What was the fate of the last Inca Emperor, Atahualpa, after his capture by Pizarro?
A) Executed
B) Became a Spanish ally
C) Sent back to Spain
D) Released
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