Which Inca emperor tried to secure his own release from Spanish captivity with vast quantities of gold?

A.
Huascar

B.
Las Casas

C.
Atahualpa

D.
Moctezuma


Sagot :

The answer is C. Atahualpa

The Inca Emperor was taken captive by Spanish conquerors and despite attempts to secure a release he was executed. 

Answer:

Option: C.  Atahualpa

Explanation:

Inca Emperor Atahualpa tried to secure his release from Spanish captivity by offering gold. Emperor chooses gold because Spaniards were most interested in obtaining gold and silver to gain wealth for their Spanish Empire in their homeland. To conquer the Inca Empire Spanish explorer Francisco Pizarro in 1532 persuade Atahualpa to a feast with his men and is eventually killed later converting him into Christianity.

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