The Spanish Conquest Of Peru Flashcards

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Who was pizarro

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An explorer who after heard about the victory of cortes and the aztecs, wanted to sail to Peru and capture the Incan empire.

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What happened when Pizarro arrived

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He was vastly outnumbered but Pizarro launched a surprise attack and captured and killed the incan empire. He soon captured their city, cuzco

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What did he find

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He found the city of lima, which became the capital of the Spanish colony, Peru

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