USA HISTORY

FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE

MESOAMERICAN CIVILIZATIONS THE OLMECS TO CORTES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is Francisco Pizarro famous for?
A
He Conquered the Incas
B
He conquered the Azetcs
C
He managed to collect the maximum number of Majors
D
He got all 0s in every class
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Francisco Pizarro was an explorer, soldier and conquistador best known for conquering the Incas and executing their leader, Atahuapla. He was born around 1474 in Trujillo, Spain. As a soldier, he served on the 1513 expedition of Vasco Núñez de Balboa, during which he discovered the Pacific Ocean.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Inca Empire that Pizarro eventually encountered was weakened drastically by the spread of these diseases which also helped lead to a civil war. Arguably, this aided Pizarro’s conquest of the empire because it was in a weakened state and more easily conquerable.

Detailed explanation-3: -Francisco Pizarro (ca. 1475–1541) arrived in present-day northern Peru late in 1531 with a small force of about 180 men and 30 horses. Taking advantage of a civil war, he and his compatriots toppled the ruler, Atahualpa, in 1532.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pizarro is most well-known for his role in the conquest of Peru and the Incan Empire. After two unsuccessful attempts in 1524 and 1526, he returned to Spain to garner support from King Charles I. In 1530 he began his final assult to conquer the Inca reigon and people.

Detailed explanation-5: -Francisco Pizarro was a very famous conquistador and crusador due to his achievement in conquering the legendary Inca empire and making his country grow with fortune and wealth. He conquered the Inca in hopes of spreading Christianity and bringing his country lots of riches.

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