This polity's southern advance during the late 15th century was initiated by a ruler whose name meant "world-shaker", and that ruler managed to conquer the Kingdom of Chimor. That expansion campaign was halted by the defeat of their general Sinchiruca at the Battle of the Maule. This empire's name meant "The Four United Regions", and it was divided into northeast, northwest, southeast, and southwest provinces, each with its own leader that reported to the Sapa. The War of the Two Brothers was a succession crisis in this empire, which saw its downfall at the Battle of Cajamarca. Its final ruler assumed the throne after defeating his brother Huascar, and offered a conqueror a room full of gold in an attempt to secure his freedom. For 10 points, name this empire ruled by Atahualpa and conquered by Franciso Pizzaro, which was found in modern-day Peru.
This polity's southern advance during the late 15th century was initiated by a ruler whose name meant "world-shaker", and that ruler managed to conquer the Kingdom of Chimor. That expansion campaign was halted by the defeat of their general Sinchiruca at the Battle of the Maule. This empire's name meant "The Four United Regions", and it was divided into northeast, northwest, southeast, and southwest provinces, each with its own leader that reported to the Sapa. The War of the Two Brothers was a succession crisis in this empire, which saw its downfall at the Battle of Cajamarca. Its final ruler assumed the throne after defeating his brother Huascar, and offered a conqueror a room full of gold in an attempt to secure his freedom. For 10 points, name this empire ruled by Atahualpa and conquered by Franciso Pizzaro, which was found in modern-day Peru.
This polity's southern advance during the late 15th century was initiated by a ruler whose name meant "world-shaker", and that ruler managed to conquer the Kingdom of Chimor.
{Incan} Empire