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Spanish conquerors were attracted to Pacific South America primarily due to the region's rich resources, especially gold and silver. The legends of immense wealth, particularly from the Inca Empire, spurred expeditions led by figures like Francisco Pizarro. Additionally, the allure of spreading Christianity and expanding Spanish territorial claims motivated their conquests. The combination of economic opportunity and imperial ambition made the region a prime target for exploration and conquest.
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What is the name is the Spanish conquerors that took Latin America?
conquistadors
What were spanish explorers of America called?
Spanish Explorers and Conquerors of the New World were called 'Conquistadors'.
What are conquistadores?
spanish people that traveled to America as an explorer and conquer of the 16th century
Who spread Catholicism to South America?
Cortez was the first.Correction:Cortez was in Mexico. Pizarro was a Spanish conquistador who was active in South America. Spanish and Portuguese exploreres and conquerors brough Catholicism to South America.
What is a Spanish word for conquerors?
Conquistadores
Who was the leader of the spanish conquerors?
Christopher Columbus
How do you spell contistadors?
The Spanish explorer of the 16th century were "conquistadors" (Spanish for conquerors).
What is the name of the spanish explorers who claimed land in the Caribbean and central and south America for Spain?
They were called the conquistadors. The conquerers.They were called 'conquistadors' (conquerors).conquistadors
Why did Cortes sail from Cuba to Mexico in search of the Aztecs?
The riches of the Aztec empire led other Spanish conquerors to seek their fortunes in south America.
What were spanish invaders know as?
Conquistadores, meaning Conquerors.
Who were the pueblos Indians?
Apaches, Navajos and Spanish conquerors
Why were the spanish called conquistadors?
"Conquistadores" is the Spanish word for "Conquerors." The implication is pretty obvious.
