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How did Portuguese efforts to reach Asia differ from Columbus' efforts?
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How did Portuguese efforts to reach Asia differ from Columbus's efforts?
Portugal discovered it was possible to sail around Africa (a fact that no one really knew it was possible in Europe) in 1488, 4 years before Columbus ridiculously proposed it was faster to go to the west.
Why did the Portuguese reject Columbus's proposed route to Cathay?
Columbus was trying to reach Asia through the West, but Portugal's King already knew that by sailing west, he would find land in which he had no interest. There is also a theory that states that Columbus was working for the Portuguese in order to send the Spanish to the wrong place so that the Portuguese could have more time to reach Asia without having to worry about competition. BTW they all wanted to go to India because it was the center of the spice trade.
How did the voyages of Columbus differ from earlier voyages to the Americas?
he was the first explorer to have a written record of his journey
The first europeans to reach china by sea in 1513?
The Portuguese
First european to reach india by sea in 1498?
The first European to reach India by sea in 1498 was Dom Vasco da Gama. This discovery paved the way for a Portuguese colonial empire in Asia.
Which of these is a true statementChristopher Columbus was convinced that he could reach Africa by sailing east?
Christopher Columbus was convinced that he could reach Asia by sailing west.
What direction did Columbus sail to reach India?
Chistopher Columbus took 4 trips
When did Columbus reach land?
In 1492.A.D.
How did Columbus finally reach the Americas?
by boat
When Columbus reach Cuba where did he think he was?
the Indies
Why did Portuguese sailor begin exploring along the coast of Africa?
To reach Asia
First portuguese man to reach India in 1948?
1498
