Capture of Atahualpa - The Spanish Inquisition - One Minute History

Capture of Atahualpa - The Spanish Inquisition - One Minute History

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History, Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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Atahualpa, the new Incan Emperor, is invited by Pizarro to a feast in Cajamarca. Despite defeating his half-brother and ending the Incan Civil War, Atahualpa is unafraid of Pizarro's small force and agrees to meet. During the meeting, Atahualpa rejects conversion to Christianity, leading to a Spanish ambush. The Spaniards slaughter thousands of Incas, capturing Atahualpa for ransom. Eventually, he is executed, marking a significant step in the Spanish conquest of the Incan Empire.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event marked Atahualpa's rise to power as the new Incan Emperor?

Signing a peace treaty with Pizarro

Defeating the Spanish army

Ending the Incan Civil War

Converting to Christianity

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Atahualpa agree to meet Pizarro and his men?

He wanted to negotiate peace

He was unafraid of their small numbers

He planned to ambush them

He was forced to meet them

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Atahualpa's reaction to Friar Vicente de Valverde's suggestion to convert?

He agreed to convert

He slapped the Bible away

He ignored the suggestion

He accepted the Bible

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of Pizarro's ambush on the Incas?

The Incas captured Pizarro

Atahualpa escaped unharmed

The Spaniards suffered heavy losses

Thousands of Incas were killed

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What led to Atahualpa's execution?

He refused to pay ransom

He tried to escape

He was accused of inciting rebellion

He attacked the Spanish