Inca Empire History

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Who rose to power as the Sapa Inca after the death of his father Huayna Capac?

  • Atahualpa
  • Huascar (correct)
  • Pizarro
  • Manco II

What was the reason behind the launch of a war by Emperor Huascar against his brother Atahualpa?

  • Territorial expansion
  • Coup conspiracy
  • Religious differences
  • Dispute over inheritance (correct)

How did Francisco Pizarro and his conquistadors surprise Atahualpa's guards during their encounter?

  • With cannons
  • With horses
  • With swords
  • With gunfire (correct)

What led to the fall of the Inca Empire to Spain?

<p>Capture and execution of the last Sapa Inca, Tupac Amaru (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did Manco II retreat to after his failed attempt to capture Cusco from the conquistadors?

<p>Inland jungles of Vilcabamba (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Sapa Inca tried to negotiate favorable treaties with Spain but ended up being more hostile towards the Spanish?

<p>Tupac Amaru (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What language do many indigenous peoples in South America continue to speak today?

<p><strong>Quechua</strong> (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Atahualpa's reaction when Pizarro kidnapped and executed him?

<p>He was shocked and did not put up much resistance. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event marked the end of the line of emperors and the Inca Empire?

<p>The capture and execution of Tupac Amaru. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What led to the start of the Inca Civil War?

<p>Huascar launched a war against Atahualpa due to distrust (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What strategy did Francisco Pizarro and his conquistadors use to surprise Atahualpa's guards?

<p>Gunfire (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Spanish conquistador that led the forces against the Inca Empire?

<p>Francisco Pizarro (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the rebellion led by Spain's puppet Sapa Inca, Manco II, against the conquistadors?

<p>Failed to capture Cusco (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Sapa Inca converted to Christianity in an attempt to negotiate favorable treaties with Spain?

<p>Titu Cusi (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the fate of Tupac Amaru, the last Sapa Inca?

<p>Captured and executed by Spain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did Manco II retreat after his rebellion against Spain's conquistadors failed?

<p>Inland jungles of Vilcabamba (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What marked the end of the Inca Empire falling to Spain?

<p>The execution of Tupac Amaru (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Sapa Inca' refers to:

<p>Inca nobility title (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What resources were Francisco Pizarro and his conquistadors seeking when they encountered Atahualpa?

<p>Gold, glory, and land (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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