English
Atahualpa
Atahualpa was the last Sapa Inca, or emperor, of the Inca Empire.
Reads at Pre-K Listens at Pre-K–1
Screen-free speaker. Built for your kids.
No card, no commitment. One email when there is real news, and one click to stop.
Print & create
Answer keys·No prep·Free with an account
28 worksheets · answer keys · full story · quiz · Ages 3-5 · CEFR A1
Plus adds 102,000+ more stories in 27 languages, audio for every one, and printables for all of them.
Just want Atahualpa?
Hello! My name is Atahualpa. I was a prince who lived a long, long time ago in a land of tall, pointy mountains called the Andes. I loved the warm sun on my face and wearing clothes woven with all the colors of the rainbow. My father, Huayna Capac, was the great leader of our people, the Inca.
When my father went to live in the stars, my brother Huáscar and I both wanted to be the next leader. We had a big disagreement, but in the end, I became the Sapa Inca—the king! It was my job to take care of everyone in our big empire, and I promised to be strong and kind for my people.
One day, some strangers arrived. They came from far across the big blue water on giant boats. These men, led by Francisco Pizarro, wore shiny clothes that looked like metal and rode animals that were much bigger than our llamas. We met them in a town called Cajamarca on November 16th, 1532.
The strangers wanted our shiny gold and silver. I offered them a room full of treasure, hoping they would leave. But even after I gave it to them, they didn't let me go, and my time as a leader came to an end on July 26th, 1533. It was a sad day, but my story, and the story of the amazing Inca people and our cities in the clouds, is remembered forever. We were strong, and our spirit still lives in the mountains.
A Prince in the Mountains
Hello! My name is Atahualpa. I was a prince who lived a long, long time ago in a land of tall, pointy mountains called the Andes. I loved the warm sun on my face and wearing clothes woven with all the colors of the rainbow. My father, Huayna Capac, was the great leader of our people, the Inca.
When my father went to live in the stars, my brother Huáscar and I both wanted to be the next leader. We had a big disagreement, but in the end, I became the Sapa Inca—the king! It was my job to take care of everyone in our big empire, and I promised to be strong and kind for my people.
One day, some strangers arrived. They came from far across the big blue water on giant boats. These men, led by Francisco Pizarro, wore shiny clothes that looked like metal and rode animals that were much bigger than our llamas. We met them in a town called Cajamarca on November 16th, 1532.
The strangers wanted our shiny gold and silver. I offered them a room full of treasure, hoping they would leave. But even after I gave it to them, they didn't let me go, and my time as a leader came to an end on July 26th, 1533. It was a sad day, but my story, and the story of the amazing Inca people and our cities in the clouds, is remembered forever. We were strong, and our spirit still lives in the mountains.
Wow facts
About
Atahualpa was the last Sapa Inca, or emperor, of the Inca Empire. He won a civil war against his half-brother Huáscar to rule the empire, but was captured and executed by Spanish conquistadors led by Francisco Pizarro.
Take a Quiz
Question 1 of 3
Who was the prince in the story?
Explore next
Want to do even more?
Go beyond exploring. Unlock tools that turn every story into real learning.
Storypie Plus for families
Full stories, quizzes, and printables. Nights and car rides, sorted.
- Unlimited audio stories
- Create Mode: your child stars in the story
- Offline downloads
- Printable worksheets & coloring pages
Why Storypie for Schools
Students engaged. Prep in seconds. Evenings back to you.
- Worksheets & Quizzes
- Classroom Management
- Formative Assessment
- Custom Curriculum & Lesson Plans
- 27 Languages
Why Storypie for Homeschool
Curriculum done. They'll ask for more. Hours back in your day.
- Worksheet Generator
- First-Person Audio Stories
- Built-in Comprehension Quizzes
- Custom Curriculum & Lesson Plans
- Print & Go Activities
