Pizarro's Conquest and Its Impact on the Inca Empire

The video discusses the invasion of the Inca Empire by Francisco Pizarro, highlighting the similarities between the Inca and Aztec civilizations. Pizarro, unlike Cortes, was uneducated and sought to replicate Cortes' strategy. He captured and executed the Inca king Atahualpa, despite promises of gold. The conquest led to significant changes, including the discovery of silver mines in Potosi and the forced labor of the Inca people and African slaves. The invasion marked a turning point in the history of the Inca civilization.

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

• Both were located in North America.

• Both had a pyramidal societal structure.

• Both were conquered by Pizarro.

• Both civilizations were known for their naval prowess.

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

• He decided to leave the Inca Empire untouched.

• He formed an alliance with the Inca king.

• He returned to Spain to inform the king.

• He immediately started mining the gold himself.

How did Pizarro plan to conquer the Inca Empire?

• By launching a naval attack.

• By replicating Cortes' strategy with the Aztecs.

• By negotiating a peaceful surrender.

• By forming alliances with local tribes.

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

• A fleet of ships.

• A room full of gold.

• A map of the Inca Empire.

• A treaty of peace.

What was the outcome of Atahualpa's offer to Pizarro?

• Atahualpa escaped before the offer was fulfilled.

• Pizarro executed Atahualpa despite the offer.

• Pizarro accepted and released Atahualpa.

• The offer was rejected by the Inca council.

What significant discovery was made in the region of Potosi after the conquest?

• Silver mines.

• Oil reserves.

• Ancient manuscripts.

• Gold mines.

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

• They were allowed to continue their traditional way of life.

• They were relocated to a different region.

• They were forced to work in the mines.

• They were given control of the mines.

What was one of the broader impacts of Pizarro's conquest on the Inca civilization?

• It led to the expansion of the Inca Empire.

• It resulted in the complete preservation of Inca culture.

• It caused a significant societal and structural change.

• It had no lasting impact on the region.

How did the societal structure of the Inca Empire change after Pizarro's conquest?

• The Inca Empire expanded its territory.

• The king remained in power.

• The pyramidal structure was dismantled.

• The societal structure remained unchanged.

What was the role of African slaves in the aftermath of the Inca conquest?

• They were sent back to Africa.

• They were given land to cultivate.

• They were used as soldiers in Pizarro's army.

• They were brought in to work in the silver mines.