because he wanted gold and spices and silk
he went to silk road
He was looking for a trade route to Asia (the East Indies), where many valuables could be traded (e.g. silk, spices).
Columbus desired a faster, cheaper route to Asia. To get spices and silk from Asia, many countries and middlemen had to be paid, and the price was constantly jacked upwards for profit. The demand for silk and spices came predominantly from crusaders and travelers who had returned with small amounts of these products. He needed to gain fame and FORTUNE!
Gold, spices for the queen, spread of religion etc.
because he wanted gold and spices and silk
he went to silk road
He was looking for a trade route to Asia (the East Indies), where many valuables could be traded (e.g. silk, spices).
Columbus went on the journey to find new land,spices,gold,and Chinese silk
Columbus had a contract with the Spanish crown to find a water route to Asia. The explorers of his time were looking for a water route because bringing the goods from Asia using the Silk Road was long, dangerous, and expensive. People wanted the silks, perfume, and spices but getting them to Europe was a problem.
Columbus desired a faster, cheaper route to Asia. To get spices and silk from Asia, many countries and middlemen had to be paid, and the price was constantly jacked upwards for profit. The demand for silk and spices came predominantly from crusaders and travelers who had returned with small amounts of these products. He needed to gain fame and FORTUNE!
Gold, spices for the queen, spread of religion etc.
Columbus went on the expedition to find riches like silk, spices,paper,and jewels.But Columbus did not actually get to the Indies. (that's in Asia.) he landed in north America.
He never got there due to the fact that he landed in the Americas thinking it was Asia. He wanted to go there because he was going to get silk and spices. Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand told Columbus that he could go.
During the Age of Discovery, Asia had highly sought-after goods such as spices, silk, tea, and porcelain that Europe wanted to buy. These goods were highly valued for their quality and were seen as symbols of wealth and status in Europe. This demand for Asian goods played a significant role in driving exploration and trade routes to the East.
to become a ssailor and discover land that are rich in spices and silk
He wanted jewels spices cotton