Pizarro and the Inca Empire: Conquest and Consequences

Pizarro and the Inca Empire: Conquest and Consequences

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Geography

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the invasion of the Inca Empire by Pizarro, highlighting the similarities between the Inca and Aztec civilizations. Pizarro, unlike Cortes, was uneducated and sought to replicate Cortes' model of conquest. He captured and executed Atahualpa, the Inca king, after a failed ransom attempt. The conquest led to widespread death, slavery, and the discovery of silver mines in Potosi, altering the Inca society significantly.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the major similarities between the Inca and Aztec civilizations?

Both were known for their naval prowess.

Both were located in North America.

Both had a pyramidal social structure.

Both were conquered by Pizarro.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Pizarro do after discovering the wealth of the Inca Empire?

He returned to Spain to inform the king.

He attacked the Aztecs instead.

He immediately started mining the silver.

He formed an alliance with the Incas.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Pizarro plan to conquer the Inca Empire?

By forming alliances with local tribes.

By using advanced weaponry.

By replicating Cortes' strategy with the Aztecs.

By negotiating with the Inca king.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Atahualpa's offer to Pizarro in exchange for his freedom?

A fleet of ships.

A powerful army.

A room full of gold.

A map to hidden treasures.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of Atahualpa's capture?

He was released after paying the ransom.

He was executed despite the ransom offer.

He became an ally of Pizarro.

He escaped and led a rebellion.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where were significant silver deposits discovered after the conquest?

In the Yucatan Peninsula.

In the Andes Mountains.

In the Amazon Rainforest.

In Potosi, present-day Bolivia.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the fate of the Inca people after the discovery of silver mines?

They were given control of the mines.

They were forced to work as slaves.

They were relocated to other regions.

They were allowed to keep the silver.

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