Question

Pizarro permanently *blank* many of the cultural and religious artifacts of the Inca civilization by melting silver and gold jewelry, carvings, and other items. He did this because *blank*.

Answer 1

Pizarro permanently **destroyed** many of the cultural and religious artifacts of the Inca civilization by melting silver and gold jewelry, carvings, and other items. He did this because **he sought to extract wealth for himself and the Spanish crown, as well as to undermine the Inca culture and its power structures**.