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Hern‡n CortŽs conquered the Aztec empire in Mexico, and Francisco Pizarro conquered the Inca empire in Perœ. Both completed their conquests in the sixteenth century.

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What did Francisco Pizarro find in Peru?

Pizarro found the Inca Empire and lots of gold in Peru.


Did Pizarro first enter the Inca empire?

Pizarro first entered because he was seeking/trying to find gold.


Why was Cortes interested in the Aztec empire?

because of the GOLD they had. (they had a lot to.)


Why was Pizarro sent to Mexico?

He wasn't. Pizarro was sent to South America, and he conquered the Inca Empire, which would correspond to present-day Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Bolivia. On the other hand, Hernan Cortes is considered the conqueror of Mexico, after defeating the Aztec Empire in 1521. Both conquistadors looked after God, gold and glory when traveling to the New World.


Why did Pizarro wish to explore Panama and later the Inca Empire?

to find gold


What did Magellan Cortes Pizarro ponce de leon and coronado do?

They were Spanish explorers and conquistadors who played significant roles in the exploration and conquest of the Americas. Magellan led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe, Cortes conquered the Aztec Empire in Mexico, Pizarro conquered the Inca Empire in Peru, Ponce de Leon explored Florida and was the first European to reach Florida, and Coronado explored the American Southwest in search of the rumored Seven Cities of Gold.


Who went to Mexico looking for gold and conguered the Aztec Empire?

Hernando Cortes


Was there gold in the Aztec empire?

yes there was that is how Hernando Cortes got so rich.


Why did Francisco Pizarro take over the Inca empire?

Pizarro first entered because he was seeking/trying to find gold.


What did Cortes tries to steal in the Aztec Empire?

Cortes thought that Moctezuma knew where the fountain of youth was and he thought Moctezuma had a lot of gold.


Did Pizarro go to incan empire to look for legendary gold?

Yes, Francisco Pizarro led an expedition to the Inca Empire in search of gold and other treasures. He was driven by the desire to claim the riches of the Inca civilization for Spain during the Age of Exploration.


Why did Cortes conquer Aztec empire?

Greed. Pure greed - he wanted the Aztec gold.