Pizarro and Panama (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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In 1513, which explorer did Pizarro join to reach the Pacific Ocean?
In 1513, which explorer did Pizarro join to reach the Pacific Ocean?
Vasco Núñez de Balboa
Which conquest inspired Pizarro to seek similar opportunities?
Which conquest inspired Pizarro to seek similar opportunities?
Cortés's conquest of Aztec Empire
What was 'Pirú' described as by traders?
What was 'Pirú' described as by traders?
A territory south, incredibly rich in gold
How far did Pizarro's first expedition in 1524 reach?
How far did Pizarro's first expedition in 1524 reach?
Colombia
When did Pizarro depart Panama for his second expedition?
When did Pizarro depart Panama for his second expedition?
November 1526
What did Bartolomé Ruiz discover on a captured raft?
What did Bartolomé Ruiz discover on a captured raft?
Silver, gold, emeralds & precious items
How many men continued with Pizarro in 1527 despite difficult conditions?
How many men continued with Pizarro in 1527 despite difficult conditions?
13 loyal companions
When did Pizarro's second expedition return to Panama?
When did Pizarro's second expedition return to Panama?
Late 1527
What evidence did Pizarro take to Spain in 1528?
What evidence did Pizarro take to Spain in 1528?
Llamas, silver & gold
Who granted Pizarro the licence to conquer Peru?
Who granted Pizarro the licence to conquer Peru?
Charles I of Spain
When was the Capitulación de Toledo granted to Pizarro?
When was the Capitulación de Toledo granted to Pizarro?
July 1529
How far south did Pizarro's second expedition reach?
How far south did Pizarro's second expedition reach?
Colombian San Juan River