Francisco Pizarro

Definition

Francisco Pizarro was another Spanish conquistador who led an expedition that conquered the Inca Empire. He captured and killed Incan emperor Atahualpa, claiming much of South America for Spain.

Analogy

Imagine Francisco Pizarro as a chess player who outmaneuvers his opponent (Inca Empire) by capturing their king (Atahualpa). His victory changes how future games are played on this board (South America).

Related terms

Inca Empire: The largest empire in pre-Columbian America. Its political and administrative structure is considered by most scholars to have been efficient, especially for its size and complexity.

Atahualpa: The last Inca Emperor before he was captured during Francisco Pizarro's conquest.

Spanish Empire: A colonial empire governed by Spain that existed from 1492-1976. It was one of the most powerful empires during the 16th and 17th centuries.