The origin of the phrase "Gold, glory, and God" can be traced back to early Spanish explorers that traveled to North America. This was a term they would use to explain why they were on their journey.
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Cortez killed the Aztecs because of the 3 G's. God, Gold, Glory. God: the Spanish wanted to spread cathlicism. Aztecs wouldn't accept it. Gold: Cortez thought the Aztecs were hiding gold. But the Aztecs were not hiding gold (they didn't even know what gold was!!). Cortez would not believe the Aztecs when they told him they had no gold. Glory: [note: I'm not sure if this last reason is true] The spanish killed the Aztecs (at least partly) because they can.
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Daughter of God, it's Italian
The Spanish phrase for \"Gold, God, and glory\" is \"Oro, Dios, y gloria\".
Well, it should have been God, Glory and Gold, but with most of the conquistadors it was Gold, Glory and God.
The phrase that is associated with the Conquistadors is "god, gold, and glory."
The phrase "God, glory, and gold" refers to the motivations of European explorers during the Age of Exploration. It summarizes the desires for spreading Christianity, achieving fame and recognition, and acquiring wealth through trade and conquest.
The phrase "God, Gold, and Glory" sums up the motivations behind European exploration and colonization during the Age of Discovery. It represents the desire to spread Christianity (God), acquire wealth and resources (Gold), and enhance one's reputation and status (Glory).
If, by Spanish explorers you mean the conquistadors, then it should have been God, Glory and Gold, but it turned out more like Gold, Glory and God.
god glory gold meant the scramble for Africa
the three G's (GOLD GLORY GOSPEL) the three G's represent gold as in the fortune you get from discovering new places. glory for the glory you get after you discover places and gospel as in the Christianity that you spread around.
The three G's of exploration are God, Gold, and Glory. :]
It was God, Glory and Gold in that order. Hoewever, in most cases it turned out to be Gold, Glory and God.
The phrase "glory to God" in Swahili is "utukufu kwa Mungu".
In the King James version, the phrase "glory of God" appears eighteen times.