what are conquuistadors?

A. conquered the incan civilation in the Western Hemisphere

B. Conqured the Axtec civilization in the Western Hemisphere

C. Explorers with the goal of taking and conquering

new lands and territories for their home country's empire. They were usually from Spain or Portugal and were motivated by a desire for wealth, power, and spreading Christianity. They often used brutal methods to conquer indigenous peoples and gain control over their territories.