The Fall of the Inca Empire

What was the Inca Empire known as?

• The Empire of the Andes

• The Realm of the Condor

• The Land of the Four Corners

• The Kingdom of the Sun

What age group was liable for conscription in the Inca Empire?

• 25 to 50 years

• 20 to 45 years

• 15 to 30 years

• 18 to 40 years

Who inspired Francisco Pizarro to conquer the Inca Empire?

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernán Cortés

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco Núñez de Balboa

What was the size of Pizarro's force when he set out to conquer the Inca Empire?

• 260 men

• 1,000 men

• 500 men

• 750 men

Where did Pizarro first meet the Inca Emperor Atahualpa?

• Cuzco

• Machu Picchu

• Cajamarca

• Lima

What was the outcome of the Battle of Cajamarca?

• The Inca defeated the Spanish

• The Spanish were forced to retreat

• The Inca were defeated with minimal Spanish casualties

• The battle ended in a stalemate

What was one of the key factors that led to the fall of the Inca Empire?

• Inca's superior weaponry

• Spanish military tactics and deception

• Spanish lack of resources

• Inca's strong alliances

What epidemic significantly weakened the Inca population before the Spanish arrived?

• Smallpox

• Malaria

• Cholera

• Influenza

What was the Inca's primary belief about their ruler, the Sappa Inca?

• He was a spiritual guide

• He was a military general

• He was a divine and sacrosanct figure

• He was a mortal leader

What was the Spanish advantage in terms of weaponry during the conquest of the Inca Empire?

• More powerful bows and arrows

• Superior steel weapons and armor

• Greater number of soldiers

• Advanced stone tools