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, Atahualpa rejects conversion to Christianity, leading to a Spanish ambush. The Spaniards slaughter thousands of Incas, capturing Atahualpa for ransom. Eventually, he is executed, marking a significant step in the Spanish conquest of the Incan Empire.

What event marked Atahualpa's rise to power as the new Incan Emperor?

• Signing a peace treaty with Pizarro

• Defeating the Spanish army

• Ending the Incan Civil War

• Converting to Christianity

Why did Atahualpa agree to meet Pizarro and his men?

• He wanted to negotiate peace

• He was unafraid of their small numbers

• He planned to ambush them

• He was forced to meet them

What was Atahualpa's reaction to Friar Vicente de Valverde's suggestion to convert?

• He agreed to convert

• He slapped the Bible away

• He ignored the suggestion

• He accepted the Bible

What was the outcome of Pizarro's ambush on the Incas?

• The Incas captured Pizarro

• Atahualpa escaped unharmed

• The Spaniards suffered heavy losses

• Thousands of Incas were killed

What led to Atahualpa's execution?

• He refused to pay ransom

• He tried to escape

• He was accused of inciting rebellion

• He attacked the Spanish