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The goals of the Spanish sponsored voyages of Columbus was to find a better trade route to the riches of the far east. He had no idea that instead of that, he would "discover" the Western Hemisphere, soon tagged the New World.
Columbus made 4 voyages to the New World. He ended up as a chained crimianl. He never found the riches he sought.
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∙ 12y agoYES. There are many instances where it shows his greediness like when he wanted things from the King and Queen when they agreed to fund his voyage.
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What made Christopher Columbus want to become an explor?
It is reported he had read the works of Marco Polo. I think he wanted fame and riches and that was his primary reason.
What country did Christopher Columbus sail for and what was he hoping to find?
Christopher Columbus was sailing for Portugal in search of India looking for great riches and wealth.
Name 4 reasons why Columbus wanted to make a sea voyage?
Christopher Columbus wanted to make a sea voyage because he wanted to find a new ocean route to the Indes, to be famous and to spread Christianity to new people. He also wanted to be famous and earn riches for himself and for Spain.
Who sent Christopher on his 1st voyage?
Nobody actually sent him. He wanted to find a faster route to Asia so he asked kings and queens to fund him. King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella gave him the money and Christopher promised them riches to spread Christianity around.
What inspired or motivated Christopher Columbus to continue what he is doing?
Fame, glory and riches... who could resist?
Why did Christopher Columbus become an explore?
because he wanted riches and gold
What were Christopher Columbus motivations or reasons for goals?
He wanted the riches of Chinese silks and spices.
What were Christopher Columbus motivations or reasons for his goals?
He wanted the riches of Chinese silks and spices.
What were Christopher Columbus's motivations or reasons for his goals?
He wanted the riches of Chinese silks and spices.
What was christopher Columbus's lifestyle?
his lifestyle was riches and gold
Where did Christopher Columbus really wanted to?
Christopher Columbus wanted to see if the earth was round
What was a quote from Christopher Columbus?
"Riches don't make a man rich, they only make a man busier." -Christopher Columbus
What made Christopher Columbus want to become an explor?
It is reported he had read the works of Marco Polo. I think he wanted fame and riches and that was his primary reason.
What did Christopher Columbus?
He explored and tried to find Asia for there spices and riches.
What country did Christopher Columbus sail for and what was he hoping to find?
Christopher Columbus was sailing for Portugal in search of India looking for great riches and wealth.
When Christopher Columbus wrote to the king and queen of Spain about America he emphasized?
riches
What did christopher Columbus do that he was wanted?
murder
