19 Questions
Who rose to power as the Sapa Inca after the death of his father Huayna Capac?
Huascar
What was the reason behind the launch of a war by Emperor Huascar against his brother Atahualpa?
Dispute over inheritance
How did Francisco Pizarro and his conquistadors surprise Atahualpa's guards during their encounter?
With gunfire
What led to the fall of the Inca Empire to Spain?
Capture and execution of the last Sapa Inca, Tupac Amaru
Where did Manco II retreat to after his failed attempt to capture Cusco from the conquistadors?
Inland jungles of Vilcabamba
Which Sapa Inca tried to negotiate favorable treaties with Spain but ended up being more hostile towards the Spanish?
Tupac Amaru
What language do many indigenous peoples in South America continue to speak today?
Quechua
What was Atahualpa's reaction when Pizarro kidnapped and executed him?
He was shocked and did not put up much resistance.
What event marked the end of the line of emperors and the Inca Empire?
The capture and execution of Tupac Amaru.
What led to the start of the Inca Civil War?
Huascar launched a war against Atahualpa due to distrust
What strategy did Francisco Pizarro and his conquistadors use to surprise Atahualpa's guards?
Gunfire
Who was the Spanish conquistador that led the forces against the Inca Empire?
Francisco Pizarro
What was the outcome of the rebellion led by Spain's puppet Sapa Inca, Manco II, against the conquistadors?
Failed to capture Cusco
Which Sapa Inca converted to Christianity in an attempt to negotiate favorable treaties with Spain?
Titu Cusi
What was the fate of Tupac Amaru, the last Sapa Inca?
Captured and executed by Spain
Where did Manco II retreat after his rebellion against Spain's conquistadors failed?
Inland jungles of Vilcabamba
What marked the end of the Inca Empire falling to Spain?
The execution of Tupac Amaru
'Sapa Inca' refers to:
Inca nobility title
What resources were Francisco Pizarro and his conquistadors seeking when they encountered Atahualpa?
Gold, glory, and land
Learn about the rise and expansion of the Inca Empire, including key figures like the Sapa Inca. Explore the rapid conquests that allowed the empire to stretch across the Andes Mountains within a century.
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