Incas

Front

The Irish were the first to cultivate the potato.

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FALSE

Front

The Inca were successful in using different farming techniques to cultivate their crops.

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TRUE

Front

The Incas believed that the mummified remains of their deceased rulers were cursed.

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FALSE

Front

What region was conquered by the Spanish and given the name "New Spain"?

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Panama through central Mexico

Front

What was the main reason for the Spanish to travel further south?

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gold

Front

What empire had emerged in South America in the 15th century when their kingdom of Cusco conquered neighboring kingdoms?

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The Inca Empire

Front

How many expeditions were sent to discover the land and how far south did they get?

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three; the coast of Ecuador

Front

What was the main disease Francisco Pizarro and his men brought to the New World which decimated the indigenous population?

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smallpox

Front

Which of the following statements is true?
1. Francisco Pizarro convinced the Spanish king to authorize another expedition, and returned to Panama with his brothers.
2. Francisco Pizarro settled in Panama, and sent his brothers back to Spain with news of his success.
3. Francisco Pizarro returned to Spain, but was unable to convince the king to authorize another expedition.
4. Francisco Pizarro was kidnapped by the natives who sent his brothers to Spain to negotiate a ransom.

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Francisco Pizarro convinced the Spanish king to authorize another expedition, and returned to Panama with his brothers.

Front

What did Francisco Pizarro learn was happening within the Incan Empire?

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There were power struggles and civil war.