The Fall of the Inca Empire (1533, South America) — Questions and answers

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Who were the two brothers battling for control of the Inca Empire?

Choices

  1. Atahualpa and Rumiñahui
  2. Atahualpa and Huáscar ✓
  3. Huáscar and Pizarro
  4. Rumiñahui and Pizarro

Answer: Atahualpa and Huáscar

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What did Rumiñahui suggest they do about Huáscar?

Choices

  1. March south and strike him ✓
  2. Send him a letter
  3. Ask him to join them
  4. Ignore him

Answer: March south and strike him

From page 3

What did Pizarro tell his men about the Inca people?

Choices

  1. They were poor and united
  2. They were weak but strong
  3. They were rich but divided ✓
  4. They were friendly and welcoming

Answer: They were rich but divided

From page 4

How did Atahualpa feel about the Spanish when he first greeted them?

Choices

  1. Excited and happy
  2. Suspicious but welcoming ✓
  3. Scared and nervous
  4. Angry and upset

Answer: Suspicious but welcoming

From page 5

What did Friar Vicente de Valverde offer Atahualpa?

Choices

  1. A golden cup
  2. A feathered headdress
  3. A Bible ✓
  4. A sword

Answer: A Bible

From page 6

What did Pizarro accuse Atahualpa of after receiving the ransom?

Choices

  1. Stealing gold
  2. Treason ✓
  3. Hiding his family
  4. Not accepting the faith

Answer: Treason

From page 8

What lesson does the fall of the Inca Empire remind us of?

Choices

  1. That gold is not important
  2. That only strong armies win
  3. That internal division can bring down empires ✓
  4. That people should always welcome strangers

Answer: That internal division can bring down empires

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