Spanish Conquest of the Aztecs and Incas

Front

Who was the leader of the Spanish forces that conquered the Aztec Empire?

Back

Hernán Cortés

Front

What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?

Back

Tenochtitlán

Front

Which Spanish conquistador led the conquest of the Inca Empire?

Back

Francisco Pizarro

Front

What was the name of the Inca emperor captured and executed by the Spanish?

Back

Atahualpa

Front

In which present-day country was the Inca Empire mainly located?

Back

Peru

Front

What was one major advantage the Spanish had over the Aztecs and Incas?

Back

Advanced weapons

Front

Which disease brought by the Spanish devastated the native populations of the Americas?

Back

Smallpox

Front

What was the main language spoken by the Aztecs?

Back

Nahuatl

Front

Relationship between the Spanish and native allies during the conquest of the Aztec Empire?

Back

The Spanish formed alliances with some native groups

Front

Explain why the capture of Atahualpa was a turning point in the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire.

Back

It allowed the Spanish to demand ransom and control the empire.