Question

Why were the Spanish explorers interested in conquering the Aztec and Inca empires? A. They wanted more land than they had gotten in trade agreements. B. They wanted to capture the empires' gold and resources. C. They wanted new slaves for their farms. D. They worried that the empires would unite and invade Spain

Answer 1

B. they wanted to capture the empires gold and resources

Answer 2

The correct answer is B) They wanted to capture the empires' gold and resources.

The Spanish explorers were interested in conquering the Aztec and Inca empires because they wanted to capture the empires' gold and resources.

Spanish conquerors discover that the Aztecs of Tenochtitlan (modern-day México) and the Incas (modern-day Perú) had many naturals resources and raw materials. These represented great value for the Spanish crown to increase its power and dominion over other nations. So it was a priority for Spaniards to capture the cities and force the Emperors to give them the gold.