<span> It hired professional soldiers called mercenaries to conquer the lands.
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Why do we still teach Christopher Columbus found America or Vikings when the native Americans already were there? Because it matters. ... Leif Eiriksson and Columbus discovered the existence of things themselves and their peoples were not aware of. It connected America to the world.
Explanation:
The fall of the Roman Empire marked the beginning of the (B) Dark Ages. During this time, there was turmoil. There religious aspects were in turmoil. Everyone thought every denomination was wrong and evil and out to get each other and corruption rang high. It was also the beginning of the "true" enlightenment. People were learning about their faith.