Which statement characterizes the Spanish exploration of Mexico? Group of answer choices The Spanish had discovered a civilizati
on that was richer in gold than theirs. The lands were largely uninhabited by native populations. The native populations had already converted to their religion. The Spanish had discovered a culture that had little scientific advancement.
The Spanish had discovered a civilization that was richer in Gold than theirs
Explanation:
The Spanish explorers set out from Europe to the new world in search of Gold , silver and other treasures so that they could take them back home and enrich themselves, also they wanted to conquer new territories for the Spanish crown as well.
The new world included Mexico, Costa-rica and Cuba. they found Gold in large quantities and other precious metals much more than they had in Spain so the statement that characterizes the Spanish exploration is " the Spanish had discovered a civilization that was richer in Gold than theirs"
