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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.


When spanish explorers reached Quivera they found what?

When Spanish explorers reached Quivira, they found a Native American settlement or pueblo. It was said to be a prosperous and advanced society, with houses made of grass and vibrant agricultural practices. The Spanish were also intrigued by the vast herds of bison that roamed the area.


Who discovered the Incas?

In 1533, spanish invaders led by Francisco Pizarro, found the Inca tribes and drove them out of their land. He them raped that land of all value (back then, gold was very abundant there) and left!


Why did spanish explorers come to Americas?

Some came to America to find a shorter distance from Spain to India, such as Christopher Columbus. Others came to find for "Cities of Gold" such as Hernán Cortez & Francisco Pizarro. Others came as a missionary mission to convert Native Americans to Christianity such as Serra Junipero. Most of these explorers would also claim the land they found to be property of the Spanish crown.


What elements help the spanish overcome the Aztec and Inca empires they found?

The Spanish were able to overcome the Aztec and Inca empires due to factors such as advanced weaponry (guns and cannons), alliances with Indigenous groups who were enemies of the Aztecs and Incas, introduction of new diseases that weakened the native populations, and superior military tactics and training. Additionally, the Spanish benefited from the leadership of individuals like Hernan Cortes and Francisco Pizarro who played crucial roles in the conquests.

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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.


Why do nations go to war over resources?

Generally speaking, resources, especially natural resources are a source of wealth and in some cases a necessity for a nation to develop. Wealth attracts peoples seeking wealth. In a simple example, Spanish conquistadors sought the wealth found in gold attractive and the Native Inca Tribe had gold. The Incas sought to retain their wealth and freedom from foreigners. Spain was willing to go to battle to obtain the gold owned by the Incas.


What did the Spanish find when they met the Incas?

When Spanish came to Inca territory they found lots of gold. When they found the gold they took it and melted the gold down.


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.


Describe How Spanish explorers found a route across the pacific ocean?

navagation by stars


When spanish explorers reached Quivera they found what?

When Spanish explorers reached Quivira, they found a Native American settlement or pueblo. It was said to be a prosperous and advanced society, with houses made of grass and vibrant agricultural practices. The Spanish were also intrigued by the vast herds of bison that roamed the area.


What the spanish explorers found when they reached central Mexico and how the natives living there reacted to the invaders?

gold


What did the early explorers find on Isla Mujeres?

Isla Mujeres means Island of Women in Spanish. Early explorers found and subsequently named the island Isla Mujeres because they found women there.


How did Christianity spread in Mexico?

When the Spanish explorers arrived in Mexico they had priests with them. The priests convert the people they found.


What religion was spread by these explorers to Texas?

the explores fromEurope did not first discover Texas i believe it was the Spanish explorers also known as conquistadors who first found Texas but it was Christianity


Where was Incas found?

Mesoamerica.


Who discovered the Incas?

In 1533, spanish invaders led by Francisco Pizarro, found the Inca tribes and drove them out of their land. He them raped that land of all value (back then, gold was very abundant there) and left!