Capture of Atahualpa - The Spanish Inquisition - One Minute History

Atahualpa, the new Incan Emperor, is invited by Pizarro to a feast in Cajamarca. Despite defeating his half-brother and ending the Incan Civil War, Atahualpa is unafraid of Pizarro's small force and agrees to meet. During the meeting, a confrontation occurs when Atahualpa rejects conversion to Christianity. Pizarro seizes the moment to ambush the Incas, resulting in a massacre. Atahualpa is captured and held for ransom, but is eventually executed after being accused of inciting rebellion, marking a significant event in the Spanish conquest of the Incan Empire.

What event marked the end of the Incan Civil War?

• The execution of Atahualpa

• Atahualpa's defeat of his half-brother's army

• The conversion of Atahualpa to Christianity

• The arrival of Pizarro in Cajamarca

Why did Atahualpa agree to meet the Spaniards?

• He wanted to convert to Christianity

• He was unafraid of their small number

• He planned to ambush them

• He was forced by his advisors

What action by Atahualpa led to the Spanish ambush?

• He attempted to flee the meeting

• He attacked the Spanish soldiers

• He refused to attend the feast

• He slapped the Bible from the friar's hand

What was the outcome of the Spanish ambush?

• Atahualpa successfully escaped

• The Spaniards were defeated

• Thousands of Incas were killed

• The Spaniards lost many soldiers

What was the fate of Atahualpa after being captured by the Spaniards?

• He was released after paying a ransom

• He was executed after being accused of rebellion

• He became an ally of the Spaniards

• He was converted to Christianity