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Christopher Columbus is one of the most famous explorers of his time. During his explorations, Columbus racked up over 2,400 miles.
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What did christopher Columbus plan to do at the time of his departure?
he planed to sail west from euro to get to the far east
Why did Christopher Columbus explore this region?
Christopher Columbus sailed west from Spain because he was looking for a direct route to India and the far east to shorten the distance for trade with the east. He was unaware that two continents lay in his path.
What was Christopher Columbus purpose?
His original purpose was to find a faster way to the far east.
What is Christopher Columbus full name?
Cristoforo Pedro Colombo
When Christopher Columbus made his return voyage to Spain from the West Indies was he sailing toward the prime meridian?
Christopher Columbus knew that the world was a large ball and that if he sailed West he would eventually find Asia (China and India). This is why we call Native Americans Indians: Columbus, seeing their reddish complexion, thought he had landed in India (south Asia). He did not realize at the time that he had landed on part of two new continents unknown to Europeans. Cartographers in Columbus' day were divided over how far away Asia was, not knowing of the Americas or the wide Pacific Ocean, which made Asia much farther to reach, going west from Europe.
Why did christopher Columbus want to travel to far away places?
Because he did
What did christopher Columbus plan to do at the time of his departure?
he planed to sail west from euro to get to the far east
Why did Christopher Columbus explore this region?
Christopher Columbus sailed west from Spain because he was looking for a direct route to India and the far east to shorten the distance for trade with the east. He was unaware that two continents lay in his path.
What did Christopher Columbus wish to accomplish?
Christopher Columbus wanted to establish another trade route to the Far East.
What was Christopher Columbus doing when he set of across the Atlantic?
Christopher Columbus was looking for a way to the Far East, Japan, India etc. He thought the world was much smaller than it is.
What was Christopher Columbus purpose?
His original purpose was to find a faster way to the far east.
What is Christopher Columbus full name?
Cristoforo Pedro Colombo
Did christopher Columbus come to Canada?
No, his ships logs indicate he never came that far north.
What Italian sailor was hired by Spain to find a new trade route to the far east?
Christopher Columbus
Who sailed 3000 miles west to try to get to china?
Christopher Columbus decided that he wanted to get to the East by going west. He thought that if he sailed far enough west, he would eventually sail around the world enough to reach the East. Based on his calculations, Japan was only 3,000 miles away.
How far from Columbus Ohio to huntington West Virginia?
About four-five hours.
When Christopher Columbus made his return voyage to Spain from the West Indies was he sailing toward the prime meridian?
Christopher Columbus knew that the world was a large ball and that if he sailed West he would eventually find Asia (China and India). This is why we call Native Americans Indians: Columbus, seeing their reddish complexion, thought he had landed in India (south Asia). He did not realize at the time that he had landed on part of two new continents unknown to Europeans. Cartographers in Columbus' day were divided over how far away Asia was, not knowing of the Americas or the wide Pacific Ocean, which made Asia much farther to reach, going west from Europe.
