Ancient China produced what has become the oldest extant culture in the world. The name 'China' comes from the Sanskrit Cina (derived from the name of the Chinese Qin Dynasty, pronounced 'Chin') which was translated as 'Cin' by the Persians and seems to have become popularized through trade along the Silk Road.
<span>Spanish conquest of Central and North America was motivated
by the Spanish Monarchy through the House of Castille. It was carried by the Spanish Conquistadores
and Catholic priest who also followed these expeditions for conquest. The main reasons for the conquest were to
increase trade and to convert the indigenous people to the Catholic faith. It started when Queen Isabella supported Christopher
Columbus in voyage to reach India by sailing westward. This was followed by Spanish conquest of
Mexico, Peru, Rio De Plata and Paraquay.</span>
A coalition of British and Prussian soldiers annihilated his army at the Battle of Waterloo.
