Question

Why did the Spaniards seek to conquer the Inca? A. They wanted worldwide domination. B. They wanted to bring the Inca Christianity. C. They heard the Inca had a lot of gold. D. They needed a new land to explore.

Answer 1

I believe the answer is: C. They heard the Inca had a lot of gold

At that time, gold was regarded to be the hottest commodities in the world, since it is used as the main medium of exchange. (money still wasn't used widely like it is today). After hearing the rumour, the Spaniards seeks to conquer the inca to obtain enough fund to strengthen their dominance over their European rivals.

Answer 2

"They heard the Inca had a lot of gold" is the one reason among the following choices given in the question that the Spaniards seeked to conquer the Inca. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the third option or option "C". I hope the answer has come to your help.