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What was the capital of the Inca empire?
Bolivia
Cuzco
San Anna
Machu Picchu
What was the capital of the Inca empire?
Bolivia
Cuzco
San Anna
Machu Picchu
Answers
GPT 3.5
The capital of the Inca empire was Cuzco, located in present-day Peru.
Which conquistador conquered the Incas?
Pizarro
Cortez
Columbus
Balboa
Pizarro
Cortez
Columbus
Balboa
GPT 3.5
The conquistador who conquered the Incas was Francisco Pizarro.
Chronicles of the Incas, 1540
Pedro de Cieza de Léon
In 1535, Spanish conquistador Pedro de Cieza de Léon arrived in South America. Although he was a professional soldier and took part in the Spanish conquest, he developed an interest in the people and cultures of the region. He wrote his impressions and personal experiences in a book which became known as the Chronicles of the Incas. Since the Incas had no written records at the time of the conquest, we depend on conquistador accounts such as Cieza's for insight into the Inca civilization.
At the beginning of the new year the rulers of each village came to Cuzco, bringing their quipus, which told how many births there had been during the year, and how many deaths. In this way the Inca and the governors knew which of the Indians were poor, the women who had been widowed, whether they were able to pay their taxes, and how many men they could count on in the event of war, and many other things they considered highly important. The Incas took care to see that justice was meted [given] out, so much so that nobody ventured to commit a felony or theft. …
From reading this article and your background knowledge, all of the answers my be true but what made Pedro do Cieza de Leon unusual?
He was interested in the Inca
He was interested in gold
He was a fierce warrior
He was a soldier
Pedro de Cieza de Léon
In 1535, Spanish conquistador Pedro de Cieza de Léon arrived in South America. Although he was a professional soldier and took part in the Spanish conquest, he developed an interest in the people and cultures of the region. He wrote his impressions and personal experiences in a book which became known as the Chronicles of the Incas. Since the Incas had no written records at the time of the conquest, we depend on conquistador accounts such as Cieza's for insight into the Inca civilization.
At the beginning of the new year the rulers of each village came to Cuzco, bringing their quipus, which told how many births there had been during the year, and how many deaths. In this way the Inca and the governors knew which of the Indians were poor, the women who had been widowed, whether they were able to pay their taxes, and how many men they could count on in the event of war, and many other things they considered highly important. The Incas took care to see that justice was meted [given] out, so much so that nobody ventured to commit a felony or theft. …
From reading this article and your background knowledge, all of the answers my be true but what made Pedro do Cieza de Leon unusual?
He was interested in the Inca
He was interested in gold
He was a fierce warrior
He was a soldier
GPT 3.5
The answer is: He was interested in the Inca. Unlike many conquistadors who were primarily interested in capturing gold and wealth, Pedro de Cieza de León was unusual in that he developed an interest in the people and cultures of the region, particularly the Inca civilization.
Who lead the revolt from Argentia?
Hidalgo
Bolivar
Balboa
San Martin
GPT 3.5
The leader of the revolt from Argentina was San Martin.
What divided the non-European world into Portuguese and Spanish territory?
Treaty of Vienna
Treaty of Muisca
Treaty of Tordesillas
Treaty of Pizarro
Treaty of Vienna
Treaty of Muisca
Treaty of Tordesillas
Treaty of Pizarro
GPT 3.5
The Treaty of Tordesillas divided the non-European world into Portuguese and Spanish territory.