Gold Standard: This term can be compared to being named MVP of your sports team - it's an economic policy where currency value is defined in terms of gold.
Conquistadors: These are like scouts looking for new talent or "gold". They were Spanish explorers who sought gold among other things during their conquests in the New World.
Inflation: This could be likened to an injury on our star athlete (gold). When there's too much gold or money circulating in an economy without corresponding growth in goods/services available, prices increase.