Question

Spanish explorers who were hired by the government to wage war against local population were called

Knights
Fiefs
Mercenaries
Conquistadors

Answer 1

Term: Conquistadors

Step-by-step explanation:

Definition: Spanish explorers who were sent to the Americas to use military power to overtake indigenous populations and control territories

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Answer 2

Answer: conquistadors

Reason: in the 16th century they were the Spanish conquerors of Mexico and Peru.