How was the Inca Empire impacted by European exploration and colonization? Check all that apply. European explorers stole gold, silver, and other riches from the Incan empire. Pizarro named himself emperor. Europeans constructed coastal cities to more easily ship Incan riches back to Spain. The empire was conquered and exploited by Pizarro and other Europeans. The Incan people rejected their traditions in favor of European ones. Can someone help me out please?!