058 The Capture of Atahualpa - One Minute History

Spanish conquistador Francisco Pisaro invites Atahualpa to a feast in Cajamarca to honor him as the new Incan Emperor after defeating his half-brother's army, ending the Incan civil war. Unafraid of Pisaro's 160 soldiers, Atahualpa agrees to meet the Spaniards with 10,000 men. During the meeting, Friar Vicente de Valverde suggests Atahualpa convert to Christianity, but Atahualpa slaps the Bible from his hand. Pisaro then signals an ambush, leading to the slaughter of thousands of Incas. Atahualpa is captured, held for ransom, and eventually executed, as the Spanish continue to conquer the Incan Empire.

What was the reason for Francisco Pizarro inviting Atahualpa to Cajamarca?

• To plan a joint military campaign

• To discuss trade agreements

• To honor him as the new Incan Emperor

• To negotiate a peace treaty

How did Atahualpa respond to Friar Vicente de Valverde's suggestion to convert?

• He slapped the Bible from the friar's hand

• He agreed to convert

• He ignored the suggestion

• He left the meeting immediately

What was the outcome of the ambush by Pizarro's forces?

• Atahualpa managed to escape

• Thousands of Incas were killed, and the Spaniards lost no soldiers

• The Spaniards suffered heavy losses

• The Incas successfully defended themselves

What happened to Atahualpa after he was captured by the Spanish?

• He was released after a ransom was paid

• He was executed after being accused of rebellion

• He was made a puppet ruler by the Spanish

• He was sent to Spain as a prisoner

What was the significance of Atahualpa's capture for the Spanish?

• It led to the immediate collapse of the Incan Empire

• It enabled the Spanish to demand a large ransom

• It marked the end of the Spanish conquest

• It allowed the Spanish to negotiate peace with the Incas