The Spanish Conquest Of Peru Flashcards
1
Q
Who was pizarro
A
An explorer who after heard about the victory of cortes and the aztecs, wanted to sail to Peru and capture the Incan empire.
2
Q
What happened when Pizarro arrived
A
He was vastly outnumbered but Pizarro launched a surprise attack and captured and killed the incan empire. He soon captured their city, cuzco
3
Q
What did he find
A
He found the city of lima, which became the capital of the Spanish colony, Peru
