Hurry plz map below shows the routes of several famous conquistadors. analyze the map and answer the questions below.

1. what was the purpose of the conquistadors? think of the 3 g's.

2. why were the conquistadors so successful in colonizing central america? think of what they brought with them.

3. if you look at the routes in red (which represent hernan cortes soldiers) which region (location) did they travel through and conquer?

4. why do most central american countries speak spanish?

1. The purpose of the conquistadors was to conquer the ancient empires in the region of Central and South America. The first Spaniards who came to New World were the conquistadors, mercenaries, and soldiers who came for adventure as well as to make quick fortunes. The reason for the establish colonies in the New World was the glory, gold and God. Spanish invading the early empire and taking control over them by showing their glory, spreading Christianity became their reason for converting the Natives. Gold (silver) became their source for generating wealth in the New World.

2. The conquistadors were successful in colonizing Central America through invading the Maya Civilization. Mayan People were unable to defend themselves because of the spread of the diseases which killed somewhat the entire civilization who were not immune to it. Spanish weapons were superior to the Mayan who used bow and arrow, spears etc.

3. Hernan Cortes defeated the Aztecs in 1521 and claimed Mexico for Spain.

4. Central America countries speak Spanish because of the Spain occupation in the region by establishing colonies after the discovery of America in 1492.

the answer is:

c. islam and christianity

explanation:

islam and christianity are widely practiced in africa. islam is practiced due to its spread from the middle east into africa, and christianity is practiced due to the colonization of africa by the british empire.

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