2007-10-16 09:48:58 · 5 answers · asked by R 1 in Social Science ➔ Anthropology
It made the Spaniards want to kill them, and therefore led to the end of their civilization.
This is a pretty big impact that gold had on their civilization!
2007-10-16 09:52:48 · answer #1 · answered by mikeburns55 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It had no monetary value. Gold jewelry was worn or gold gust was powdered over one's body to be precious in the sight of god. form of money for exchange was another matter. I forget the source of my comment.For the conquistadores was a commodity for exchange; so they plundered. . .
2016-05-11 23:30:27 · answer #2 · answered by Francisco 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe they used it as a from of currency and they probably used it for trade as well.
2007-10-16 09:51:57 · answer #3 · answered by Mary 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was symbolic of the sun and its god.
2007-10-16 12:34:16 · answer #4 · answered by Maverick 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wait.......
2007-10-16 22:40:05 · answer #5 · answered by dorothy m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋