What Was MOST Significant in Inspiring Spanish Conquistadores During Their

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Multiple Choice

What was MOST significant in inspiring Spanish conquistadores during their exploration and conquest of the New World?

• A) a desire to replicate the successful social structures found in the New World
• B) a desire to increase the population in Spain by encouraging the people of the New World to immigrate
• C) a desire to catalog the flora and fauna of the newly discovered continent
• D) a desire to spread Catholicism and gain wealth and national glory
• E) a desire to take Brazil back from the British

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Definitions:

Basal Metabolic Rate

The minimum rate of energy expenditure per unit time by endothermic animals at rest.

Energy Expenditure

The total amount of energy used by the body for metabolic processes, physical activity, and maintaining bodily functions.

Resting Rate

Typically refers to the resting heart rate, which is the number of heartbeats per minute while a person is at rest, indicating overall heart health and fitness level.

Achievement Motivation

The drive or desire within an individual to attain goals or reach a certain standard of excellence.