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When the Spanish explorers discovered the vast wealth of the Incas they .?
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What were the three main Indian groups on this on this continent before the European explorers arrived?
TThe Incas, Mayans, & Aztecs.
The largest treasure found in the New World before 1540 was held by the?
The largest treasure was found by Fransico Pizzaro, In his Spanish conquest of the Incas.
Who were the Exports of Gold and Silver from the New World to Spain?
If this question means "Who exported gold and silver from the New World to Spain"? Then the answer is the Spanish conquistadors and Spanish explorers. Vast amounts of these precious metals were also precious to the advanced Native American peoples in Mexico and further south. The Aztecs, Mayans and Incas all valued gold & silver. What Spain did not steal from these civilizations were later mined, as the New World under Spain's dominion had vast mines of gold and silver.
Spanish conquerors of great Indian civilizations?
Cortes and Pizarro, Cortes concord the Aztecs in 1519 and Pizarro concord the Incas in1532.
Did Pizarro kill the Incas?
Yes , he slaughter thousands of Incas and captured their leader
When Spanish explorers discovered the vast wealth of the Incas they what?
When Spanish explorers discovered the vast wealth of the Incas, they plundered it, taking gold, silver, and other valuable resources back to Spain. This led to the downfall of the Inca Empire and the eventual colonization of the region by the Spanish.
What did the Spanish explorers do when they found out about the wealth of the Incas?
When the Spanish explorers discovered the wealth of the Incas, they embarked on a campaign of conquest and plunder. Led by Francisco Pizarro, they defeated the Inca Empire, captured their leader Atahualpa, and looted vast amounts of gold, silver, and other valuable treasures. The conquest of the Incas played a significant role in enriching the Spanish empire and establishing their dominance in the region.
When the spanish exlporers discovered the vast wealth of the incas they?
When the Spanish explorers discovered the vast wealth of the Incas, they exploited the resources, enslaved the indigenous population, and seized control of the territory. This led to the downfall of the Inca civilization and the establishment of Spanish colonial rule in the region.
When the spanish explorers discovered that vast wealth of th incans they?
The Spanish explorers who discovered the vast wealth of the Incas were astonished by the amount of gold and silver treasures they found. This discovery fueled their desire to conquer the Inca Empire and exploit its resources. The Spanish conquest of the Incas ultimately led to the downfall of the Inca civilization.
Who were the western explorers who had early contact with the incas?
Europeans & Spanish explorers.
Did spain conquer the incas and the aztecs for their gold?
Mainly for wealth, but also for power and land. When the Spanish explorers in the New World discovered that the two main advanced American Native civilizations, the Incas and the Aztecs, coveted gold and silver as did European nations, Spanish conquistadors did their best to steal and mine for these precious metals. The Aztecs were conquered and the same thing for the Incas. Spain also established colonies to add more territory under their control as they sought to be the major power in Europe and the New World.
Why was the Inca Empire weakened when Spanish explorers reached them?
The Incas were weaked by the Civil War before the Spanish came.
What areas of the world were include in the spanish's empire?
parts of Africa, south America. the spanish explorers conquered the Aztecs and the incas
What precious metals did the Incas and the Spanish explorers share in value?
They both valued gold and silver immensely.
Why did the Spanish attack the Incas?
The Spanish attacked the Incas primarily for their wealth and resources, such as gold and silver. They also sought to expand their empire and convert the indigenous population to Christianity. Additionally, the Spanish were driven by a desire for power and control in the region.
Why did Spanish invade Incas?
The Spanish invaded the Incas in search of wealth, resources, and to spread Christianity. They were also driven by a desire for power and control over the indigenous people of the region. The arrival of the Spanish ultimately led to the downfall of the Inca Empire.
Where did the Incas exist?
The Incas were an Amerindian nation centered in what is now Peru in South America. They lost their independence when Spanish explorers arrived in the 16th century.
