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How did Pizzaro trap the Inca emperor?

Francisco Pizarro trapped the Inca emperor Atahualpa during the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire in 1532. Pizarro lured Atahualpa into a meeting under the pretense of discussing peace, while his forces ambushed the unarmed Inca entourage. During the encounter, Pizarro's men attacked, capturing Atahualpa and using him as leverage to demand a massive ransom in gold and silver. Despite the ransom being paid, Pizarro ultimately executed Atahualpa, solidifying Spanish control over the Inca territory.


Which leader was defeated by Francisco Pizarro?

Francisco Pizarro defeated the Inca leader Atahualpa. After capturing Atahualpa during a surprise attack in 1532, Pizarro exploited the political instability within the Inca Empire to solidify Spanish control over the region. Despite a large ransom paid for his release, Atahualpa was ultimately executed, leading to the fall of the Inca Empire.


What was the significance of the reign of the Incan ruler Atahualpa?

Atahualpa's father died of small pox. That left Atahualpa and his half-brother Huáscar to rule the country. Huáscar was in line for the throne but many in the army favored Atahualpa. Atahualpa went off to take control of the northern part of the inca Empire and then headed south to the capital to fight his half brother. His army won the battle. He then was invited by Hernando de Soto to meet with Francisco Pizarro. Atahualpa had never seen a horse before and was very interested. He took his army of 2,000 to 5000 men with him, not worried at all by the 168 Spanish conquistadors. Bad mistake! In one hour, most of the Incas had been killed by the Spanish superior weapons. Atahualpa was captured. The Spanish demanded ransom of a room filled with gold and silver. The ransom was paid but Pizarro had Atahualpa garroted.


How were taxes paid in the Inca empire?

The Incas did not pay money to the Inca empire for taxes. The Incas had to do labor work to pay for their taxes that were owed.


When the Incas paid Pizaro a ransom for their leader Pizaro did what?

Pizarro killed the leader (Athahualpa) and conquered the Incas

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When the Inca people paid Pizarro a ransom for Atahualpa did Pizarro release him?

Atahualpa was not freed. He remained imprisoned until his execution by being strangled with a garrote.


How did Pizzaro trap the Inca emperor?

Francisco Pizarro trapped the Inca emperor Atahualpa during the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire in 1532. Pizarro lured Atahualpa into a meeting under the pretense of discussing peace, while his forces ambushed the unarmed Inca entourage. During the encounter, Pizarro's men attacked, capturing Atahualpa and using him as leverage to demand a massive ransom in gold and silver. Despite the ransom being paid, Pizarro ultimately executed Atahualpa, solidifying Spanish control over the Inca territory.


Which leader was defeated by Francisco Pizarro?

Francisco Pizarro defeated the Inca leader Atahualpa. After capturing Atahualpa during a surprise attack in 1532, Pizarro exploited the political instability within the Inca Empire to solidify Spanish control over the region. Despite a large ransom paid for his release, Atahualpa was ultimately executed, leading to the fall of the Inca Empire.


How does Atahualpa die?

He died when the Spanish kidnapped him for ransom. He paid off his ransom but they killed him anyway


How did Pizarro capture the Inca tribe?

In 1530, Francisco Pizarro and a small army captured the Inca emperor, Atahualpa(at tah HWAHL pah). By inviting Atahualpa to a meeting, Pizarro managed to attack them. The Incas gave Pizarro a room filled with gold and silver in exchange for their ruler's freedom, but he did not let Atahualpa go. Instead, they executed him and took over. By 1533, Pizarro had also captured the Inca's capital, Cuzco.


What was the significance of the reign of the Incan ruler Atahualpa?

Atahualpa's father died of small pox. That left Atahualpa and his half-brother Huáscar to rule the country. Huáscar was in line for the throne but many in the army favored Atahualpa. Atahualpa went off to take control of the northern part of the inca Empire and then headed south to the capital to fight his half brother. His army won the battle. He then was invited by Hernando de Soto to meet with Francisco Pizarro. Atahualpa had never seen a horse before and was very interested. He took his army of 2,000 to 5000 men with him, not worried at all by the 168 Spanish conquistadors. Bad mistake! In one hour, most of the Incas had been killed by the Spanish superior weapons. Atahualpa was captured. The Spanish demanded ransom of a room filled with gold and silver. The ransom was paid but Pizarro had Atahualpa garroted.


Who was the leader of the Incas?

The Leader of the Incas was called Sapa Inca he was the highest of all the Incas and was the only man who could marry his sister.


What is the highest ransom amount ever paid?

For the Born brothers kidnapping organized by Montoneros in Argentina in 1974, a ransom of 60 million dollars was paid. It still is the largest ransom ever paid, according to Guiness.


What is money paid for release of a hostage called?

Ransom


Who was pizzaro?

Francisco Pizzaro was a Spanish conquistador. Raised in Spain, he was poor. When he heard of Cortes's success in conquering the Aztecs, an older Francisco Pizzaro went and conquered the Incan empire, which is now modern day Peru. He became very rich. He captured the Incan ruler, Atahualpa and demanded ransom for him. The Incans paid it. Pizzaro had superior weapons and the Inca were weakened bu European diseases. Thus, letting Pizzaro conquer them. Later, Pizarro was killed by a rival Spanish faction a few years later after he established the city of Lima.


What often holds a craft and crew hostage until ransom is paid?

Pirates or Hijackers


How were taxes paid in the Inca empire?

The Incas did not pay money to the Inca empire for taxes. The Incas had to do labor work to pay for their taxes that were owed.