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The Incas and the Spanish Conquest

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Why didn't the Incas know about the Spanish conquest of other tribes?The Incas has little contact with the Mayas or the Aztecs.
Why was there a civil war among the Incas?When the Incan ruler Huyayna Capac died he had not choosen an heir. Two of his sons, Atahualpa and Huscar, began fighting each other for the honor and this created the civil war.
How long did the civil war last?The civil war lasted over five years.
Who won the civil war?Atahualpa won the civil war and became the next ruler.
Who was the first white man ever seen by the Incas?The first white man seen by the Incas was a shipwrecked European that had joined their enemies.
When did the Spanish land on the Caribbean coast?The Spanish landed on the Caribbean coast on May 13, 1532.
Who was the leader of the Spanish?The Spanish were lead by Francisco Pizarro.
What did the Spanish bring with them that frightened the Incas?The horses that were brought by the Spanish frightened and fascinated the Incas.
Why did the Incas meet the Spanish unarmed?The Incas believed the Spanish might be gods, and so they did not want to offend them by being armed.
What did the Incan ruler fill with gold and silver?Atahualpa agreed to fill his prison cell with gold and silver.



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