Which of the following motivations drove the Spanish conquistadors who followed Columbus to the Americas in the early sixteenth century?

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The Spanish conquistadors were primarily motivated by their "thirst for battle and riches" and the desire to acquire "land in the conquered territory and titles of nobility." Religion and spreading Christianity were often secondary motivations or used as justification for their actions, but acquiring wealth and power was their main goal. Naming the new lands after themselves was not a significant motivation for their conquests, and there was no interest in creating safe havens for Protestant sects.

Which of the Following Motivations Drove the Spanish Conquistadors Who