Which of the following is NOT true about the Inca Empire at the time of Spanish contact?

A. A smallpox epidemic, brought over by Europeans, had spread throughout the civilization.

B. They were far inferior to the advanced Spanish conquistadores.

C. The Inca Empire was involved in a civil war at the time of European contact.

D. The Inca hoped to offer gold to the Spanish in return for the release of Atahualpa.

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Greene

11 July, 18:30

Which of the following is NOT true about the Inca Empire at the time of Spanish contact?

A. A smallpox epidemic, brought over by Europeans, had spread throughout the civilization.

B. They were far inferior to the advanced Spanish conquistadores.

C. The Inca Empire was involved in a civil war at the time of European contact.

D. The Inca hoped to offer gold to the Spanish in return for the release of Atahualpa.

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Nola Moreno · Answer 1

"B. They were far inferior to the advanced Spanish conquistadores" is not necessarily true regarding the Incas, since their civilization was wildly advanced in practically areas except for weaponry.