Inca Empire and Pizarro's Expeditions

The video explores the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire, detailing the empire's structure, economy, and religion. It covers the Spanish discovery of the Pacific Ocean and the subsequent expeditions led by Francisco Pizarro and Diego de Almagro. The narrative follows the challenges faced during the first two expeditions and the eventual success of the third, which led to the capture of Atahualpa and the fall of the Inca Empire. The video concludes with the establishment of Lima and the lasting impact of the conquest.

What was the official language of the Inca Empire?

• Aymara

• Nahuatl

• Quechua

• Spanish

How did the Incas maintain communication across their vast empire?

• Using written scripts on stone tablets

• By sending messages via carrier pigeons

• Through a network of chaskis

• By using a system of smoke signals

What was the basis of the Inca economy?

• Currency and trade

• Multiple reciprocities

• Barter system

• Tribute and taxation

Which god was considered the creator in Inca religion?

• Quetzalcoatl

• Viracocha

• Inti

• Pachamama

Where was Francisco Pizarro born?

• Madrid, Spain

• Seville, Spain

• Lisbon, Portugal

• Trujillo, Spain

What was the outcome of Pizarro's first expedition?

• Discovery of gold mines

• Retreat after hostile encounters

• Establishment of a new settlement

• Successful conquest of the Inca Empire

What significant action did Pizarro take during the second expedition?

• He signed a treaty with the Incas

• He established a new colony

• He drew a line in the soil for his men to choose their fate

• He discovered the Pacific Ocean

What event marked the beginning of the end for the Inca Empire?

• The arrival of Hernando de Soto

• The signing of the Capitulation of Toledo

• The founding of Lima

• The death of Atahualpa

What was the fate of Atahualpa after his capture?

• He was exiled to Spain

• He escaped and led a rebellion

• He was released after paying a ransom

• He was executed by the Spanish

Which city did Pizarro establish as the new capital of Peru?

• Santiago

• Quito

• Lima

• Cusco