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Where is the gold rumored to be hidden?
In the jungles of Peru.
Who conquered parts of South America?
The Spanish.
Who was the Spanish noble who came to Peru?
Francisco Pizarro.
When did Pizarro arrive in Peru?
In the 1500s.
What group of people did Pizarro find?
The Incas.
What did the Incas believe about Atahualpa?
That he was both a king and a god.
Why did Pizarro think it was a sin?
Because Atahualpa believed he was a god.
What did Atahualpa think about Pizarro?
That he was insulting his heritage.
What did Atahualpa offer Pizarro?
A room full of gold.
Why did Atahualpa offer gold?
To make Pizarro leave his country in peace.
Was Pizarro suspicious of Atahualpa?
Yes, he thought he was exaggerating.
Who did Pizarro return with?
His ambassadors.
What did Pizarro see in the room?
Stacks of gold.
What were some golden items in the room?
Necklaces cups plates and vases.
Did Pizarro acknowledge Atahualpa told the truth?
Yes he did.
Did Pizarro leave after getting the gold?
No, he wanted all of Peru’s gold.
