Pizarro’s conquest of Peru (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which year was Atahualpa executed by the Spanish?
In which year was Atahualpa executed by the Spanish?
1533
Where was Atahualpa executed?
Where was Atahualpa executed?
Cajamarca
What ransom did the Spanish promise would secure Atahualpa's release?
What ransom did the Spanish promise would secure Atahualpa's release?
Gold & silver to fill a room
What was Manco's relationship to Atahualpa?
What was Manco's relationship to Atahualpa?
His half-brother
What role did Pizarro intend Manco to serve as?
What role did Pizarro intend Manco to serve as?
Puppet emperor
In which year did Manco escape and begin the Inca revolt?
In which year did Manco escape and begin the Inca revolt?
1536
How many Inca warriors besieged Cuzco?
How many Inca warriors besieged Cuzco?
10,000
How many Spanish soldiers defended Cuzco during the siege?
How many Spanish soldiers defended Cuzco during the siege?
150
What gave the Spanish a significant tactical advantage during the siege?
What gave the Spanish a significant tactical advantage during the siege?
Cavalry units
Which fortress did Spanish forces capture during the siege of Cuzco?
Which fortress did Spanish forces capture during the siege of Cuzco?
Sacsahuamán
When did the Neo Inca State finally end?
When did the Neo Inca State finally end?
1572
By what percentage had European diseases reduced the indigenous population by 1591?
By what percentage had European diseases reduced the indigenous population by 1591?
95%