Pizarro and the Inca Empire

The video explores Francisco Pizarro's conquest of the Inca Empire, highlighting his initial discovery of the empire's wealth and power. Despite being vastly outnumbered, Pizarro's strategic maneuvers and exploitation of internal strife, including a civil war and a smallpox epidemic, allowed him to overthrow the Inca Empire. The video also delves into the Inca's sophisticated culture, economy, and communication systems. Ultimately, Pizarro's greed led to the plundering of Inca treasures, and his legacy was marked by the establishment of Spanish rule in South America.

What motivated Francisco Pizarro to conquer the Inca Empire?

• A need to escape Spain

• A mission to spread Christianity

• A quest for gold

• A desire for adventure

Which civilization was richer than the Aztecs according to the transcript?

• The Inca

• The Mayans

• The Toltecs

• The Olmecs

What was the primary method of communication in the Inca Empire?

• Knotted cords

• Written scripts

• Smoke signals

• Drum beats

What major event weakened the Inca Empire before Pizarro's arrival?

• An invasion by another tribe

• A civil war and smallpox epidemic

• A drought

• A volcanic eruption

How did Pizarro manage to capture Atahuallpa?

• By challenging him to a duel

• By poisoning his food

• By ambushing him and his unarmed men

• By negotiating a peace treaty

What did Atahuallpa offer Pizarro in exchange for his freedom?

• A marriage alliance

• A fleet of ships

• Three rooms full of gold and silver

• A map to El Dorado

What was the reaction of the Inca's enemies to Atahuallpa's execution?

• They mourned his death

• They retreated to the mountains

• They pledged support to Pizarro

• They launched an attack on the Spaniards

Which city did Pizarro establish as the new Spanish capital?

• Cusco

• Santiago

• Quito

• Lima

What ultimately happened to Francisco Pizarro?

• He returned to Spain as a hero

• He became the Emperor of the Incas

• He was killed in Lima

• He retired peacefully in Cusco

What unique activity related to the Inca Empire is suggested at the end of the transcript?

• Building a model of Machu Picchu

• Creating a system of communication without speech or writing

• Designing Inca-inspired textiles

• Reenacting the Battle of Cajamarca