World Explorers: Francisco & Gonzalo Pizarro

5 minutes 57 seconds

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Ruthless and determined, the Pizarro brothers explored and conquered much of what is now Central and South America in the name of the Spanish Crown. Led by oldest brother Francisco, the brothers overthrew one of the largest empires in the New World, the Inca Empire. Part of the "World Explorers" series.

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Runtime: 5 minutes 57 seconds

Topic: Biographies, Geography, History
Subtopic: Biography, Explorers, World Geography
Grade/Interest Level: 4 - 8
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Release Year: 2017
Producer/Distributor: PBS Learning Media
Series: World Explorers

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