What does conquistador mean in social studies?

Answer 1

Conquistador means, literally, conqueror. The Conquistadores were the people sent by the crown of Spain to America for exploring and conquering the new territories. They got a lot of fame for having won many territories and empires being always much less than the natives.

Answer 2

Conquistador is the word in spanish used to refer to a conqueror. Normally its used to denote a soldier from 16th century Spain that helped in conquering the middle and south American natives.

Answer 3

A conqueror, especially one of the 16th-century Spanish soldiers who defeated the Indian civilizations of Mexico, Central America, or Peru. For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below this answer box.

Answer 4

Spanish conquerors of Mexico and Peru in the 16th century.

Answer 5

a person who teaches his or her religion to others who have different beliefs

Answer 6

Conquistadors are Spanish soldiers.

Answer 7

To conqueror take over.

Answer 8

A person who teaches religion