El Dorado and the Spanish Conquistadors

The video explores the Spanish conquest of the Incan Empire led by Francisco Pizarro, focusing on the capture of Emperor Atahualpa and the quest for gold. It delves into the legend of El Dorado, a mythical city of gold, and the Spanish efforts to find it. The Muiska people, known for their gold craftsmanship, are introduced, along with their rituals at Lake Guatavita involving gold offerings. Despite finding some gold, the Spanish never discovered the elusive El Dorado.

Who led the Spanish conquistadors in capturing the Incan Emperor Atahualpa?

• Diego de Almagro

• Hernán Cortés

• Francisco Pizarro

• Pedro de Alvarado

What was the primary motivation for the Spanish conquistadors in the New World?

• Plundering gold

• Conquering new lands

• Finding new trade routes

• Spreading Christianity

What did the Spanish name the legendary city made entirely of gold?

• Cibola

• Paititi

• Atlantis

• El Dorado

Which indigenous people were known for their sophisticated goldsmithing skills?

• Inca

• Aztecs

• Muiska

• Maya

What ritual did the Muiska perform at Lake Guatavita?

• A harvest festival

• A rain dance

• A gold offering ritual

• A dance ceremony

What did the Muiska leader do during the ritual at Lake Guatavita?

• Plastered his body in gold dust

• Sang hymns

• Sacrificed animals

• Built a fire

What did the Spanish believe about the location of El Dorado?

• It was a myth

• It was in Europe

• It was a lost city

• It was underwater

What did the Spanish find while searching for El Dorado?

• A city of gold

• A hidden treasure map

• Elaborate gold works

• A new continent

What was the outcome of the Spanish search for El Dorado?

• They gave up

• They found some gold but not the city

• They discovered a new civilization

• They found the city

Which civilization did the Spanish believe had built El Dorado?

• Inca

• Maya

• Muiska

• Aztecs