Hunt For Facts About Francisco Pizarro

Your Mission:

Find the answers to three questions about the famous explorer Francisco Pizarro. Use these two links to find the information you need. Be careful! Be good researchers and check both pages for each question so you get all the information you need.

Oh, and don't forget to have fun!


  1. When and where was Francisco Pizarro born?
  2. What coast of Central and South America did Pizarro explore?
  3. Why was Pizarro assassinated?

Use these Internet resources:

Francisco Pizarro page @ All About Explorers

Francisco Pizarro page @ Zoom Explorers


The Big Question

What were the similarities and differences in the information you found on the two sites?