Quiz on the Battle of Cajamarca

When was the Battle of Cajamarca fought?

• November 16, 1532

• December 25, 1521

• July 4, 1776

• October 12, 1492

Who led the Spanish forces in the Battle of Cajamarca?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Hernán Cortés

• Christopher Columbus

• Francisco Pizarro

Approximately how many Spanish soldiers fought in the Battle of Cajamarca?

• 1,000

• 168

• 80,000

• 500

What was the estimated number of Inca soldiers at the Battle of Cajamarca?

• 80,000

• 27

• 168

• 4,000

What technological advantage did the Spanish have over the Incas?

• Wooden clubs

• Firearms and steel swords

• Bronze shields

• Stone tools

What was the outcome of the Battle of Cajamarca for the Inca Empire?

• It expanded its territory

• It was destroyed

• It formed an alliance with the Spanish

• It remained unchanged

Who was captured by the Spanish during the Battle of Cajamarca?

• Montezuma

• Atahualpa

• Pachacuti

• Huayna Capac

What was the significance of capturing Atahualpa for the Incas?

• He was a minor leader

• He was considered a living god

• He was a Spanish ally

• He was already overthrown

How many Incas were estimated to have been killed during the battle?

• 168

• 4,000

• 27

• 80,000

What was one of the consequences of the Spanish victory at Cajamarca?

• The Inca Empire expanded

• The Spanish lost their wealth

• Spain became a superpower in Europe

• The Aztec Empire was conquered