Conquistadors were explorers and soldiers from Spain who sought to conquer new lands in the Americas during the 15th and 16th centuries.
Christopher Columbus: An Italian explorer sponsored by Spain who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening up widespread European exploration into America.
Francisco Pizarro: A Spanish conquistador who led an expedition that conquered the Inca Empire in Peru.
Age of Exploration/Discovery: The period between 15th-17th centuries when Europeans explored Africa, Asia and America largely driven by economic motives such as trade routes and wealth accumulation.
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Which term best describes Spain's policy of granting conquistadors authority over conquered lands and peoples during the conquest?
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