Final answer:
The option that does NOT explain the Conquistadors' journeys is (b) Guns, as it was a means of conquest rather than a motive, unlike Gold, Glory, and God which were the actual driving forces.The correct option is:b) Guns
Step-by-step explanation:
The question relates to the motives of the Conquistadors during their journeys to the New World. The historical context shows that while conquest, religious conversion, and the extraction of precious metals were all typical goals for these explorers, their journeys were not driven by the goal of introducing firearms (guns) to the Americas.
Historians agree that the three primary motives for European exploration and the actions of the Conquistadors were Gold, Glory, and God. They sought wealth through the acquisition of gold and silver; prestige and power for themselves and their sponsoring nations; and to spread Christianity by converting indigenous populations.
So, the correct answer is (b) Guns, which does NOT explain the Conquistadors' journeys, as guns were not a motive but rather a means to achieve their real motives. Unlike Gold, Glory, and God, Guns were tools used by the Conquistadors in their conquests rather than an end-goal or a motivating factor.The correct option is:b) Guns