Major Obstacles Pizarro Faced in Conquering Peru
Francisco Pizarro encountered:
- The Inca Empire: Vast, organized, with large army, road network, and economy—far outnumbering his forces.
- Terrain: High Andes passes, dense jungles, raging rivers hindered movement.
- Disease: Smallpox and measles devastated the Inca population, weakening resistance but also disrupting Spanish logistics.
- Logistics: Supplying a remote army across harsh geography required complex, fragile supply lines.