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Who is the explorer who discovered the islands later known as the West Indies?
christopher columbus
Are The Caribbean Islands are also known as the East Indies?
No. The area referred to as the "Caribbean Islands" is generally a part of the "West Indies". The area formerly known as the "East Indies" is now known as Indonesia.
What are the west indies also known as?
caribbean islands
By what other name are the indies known?
Caribbean islands
Who was Christopher Columbus?
Christopher Columbus was an explorer and a navigator. He is well known for his exploration of going out west.
What other names are the West Indies known?
Caribbean islands
What lands were not known to Europeans during the time of Columbus?
Columbus and many other countries had discovered and explored many lands. In his search for the Indies Columbus discovered the Bahama Islands, North and South America, and many other lands. Columbus never did find the Indies before his death.
What is Christopher Columbus known for doing?
he was a explorer that wanted to find the indies but landed in america.
What are Caribbean island also known as?
The Caribbean Island are also known as the West Indies. This occurred when Columbus explored the area. He had believed he was exploring the East Indies. When he found this was not the case he called the islands the West Indies.
What is another name for the Caribbean islands?
the west indiesAnswerThe West indies is the name given to the islands, not the sea. The Sea of the Antilles was a former name for the Caribbean Sea.
What was accomplished by Christopher Columbus voyage?
He discovered the west Indies also known as the Caribbean.
When did Columbus land on the islands known as the West Indies on October?
He landed on October 12, 1492
