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Before sailing to the new world Columbus stopped at what island?
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canary island
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Who explored hispaniola?
Hispaniola was explored by Christopher Columbus on his first voyage to the Americas in 1492. He landed on the island and claimed it for Spain.
What island off the coast of Africa did Columbus stopped for repairs and supplies?
Canary
How were the Aztecs discovered?
Spanish conquistadors led by Hernan Cortes discovered the Aztec civilization in 1519 during their conquest of Mexico. The Aztecs were initially wary of the Spanish, but eventually Cortes formed alliances with rival indigenous groups and launched a military campaign against the Aztec Empire, resulting in its downfall.
What island did Columbus discover after he discovered the Canaries?
The Canary Islands were known to the Europeans for many years before Columbus. He had nothing to do with their discovery.
What was Jamaica called before Jamaica?
it was called Xaymaca by the Amerindians who were the people who inhabited the island before Christopher Columbus "discovered" it
What year did Christopher Columbus discovered America?
Christopher Columbus tried to reach Asia by sailing west in 1492. Though he did not succeed, his voyages began a period marked by European Empires.
Where did antigua get the name from?
Antigua, one of the island component of the twin island nation of Antigua & Barbuda got its name from Santa Maria La Antigua. It was an icon or image in the Spanish Seville Cathedral. Christopher Columbus gave that name in 1493 as he sailed by the island. Today, the picturesque island is one of the premier luxury travel destinations of those who want adventures in ever-green tropics, forests, and wetlands. The magnificent coastal line of the island has become a perfect setting for sailing such that international sailing regattas has chosen the island as their stage.
What was the name of the island Columbus departed from to return to Spain?
what was the name of the island Columbus departed from to return to Spain
What was the name of the island Columbus shipwrecked into on Christmas day?
Christopher Columbus was shipwrecked on a island called,'gilligans island' xxx
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What European arrived in America in 1492?
Columbus landed in San Salvador on Oct 12th, 1492. The official date for the discovery of the new world by Europeans.
Who discoverd Haiti?
Haiti was originally inhabited by indigenous Taíno people before Christopher Columbus arrived in 1492. Columbus claimed the island for Spain, and it became a Spanish colony. In 1697, the western part of the island, including present-day Haiti, was ceded to France.
