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It really WAS faster to just go East to get there.
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∙ 11y agoHe mistook one continent for another.
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What island did Christopher Columbus mistake for China?
Cuba. For the rest of his life he was convinced that he had found Asia when in reality he didn't.
A mistake of Columbus was his belief the land he discovered was near the continent of Asia?
dey was like YOLO swgits and stuff but it was thanks to gabe cunningham
What country was Christopher Columbus looking for a new route?
Christopher Columbus wanted to reach Asia, because of its large amounts of riches and valuable goods. Instead, he reached the West Indies, which included what is now known as Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, and so forth. Columbus refused to believe that he had landed anywhere but Asia, however.
When did Columbus get to Asia?
Christopher Columbus never got to Asia he thought he was in Asia but he was in the Americas
Why did Christopher Columbus explore?
Christopher Columbus was actually looking for a shorter route to Asia.
How long did it take columbus to go to Asia?
dates to take Christopher clumbus to get to Asia
What island did Christopher Columbus mistake for China?
Cuba. For the rest of his life he was convinced that he had found Asia when in reality he didn't.
What mistake did Columbus make that led him to believe he can make it to Asia by sailing west?
i konw you some k12 kid
A mistake of Columbus was his belief the land he discovered was near the continent of Asia?
dey was like YOLO swgits and stuff but it was thanks to gabe cunningham
What country was Christopher Columbus looking for a new route?
Christopher Columbus wanted to reach Asia, because of its large amounts of riches and valuable goods. Instead, he reached the West Indies, which included what is now known as Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, and so forth. Columbus refused to believe that he had landed anywhere but Asia, however.
When did Columbus get to Asia?
Christopher Columbus never got to Asia he thought he was in Asia but he was in the Americas
What was Columbus planned destination?
Columbus's planned destination was Asia.
Did Columbus mistake cuba for japan?
yes!
What place did Christopher Columbus find?
Christopher Columbus found India Asia (aka: southwest Asia.)
How did Columbus discover on his journey to Asia that he was not in Asia?
He didn't
Why did Christopher Columbus explore?
Christopher Columbus was actually looking for a shorter route to Asia.
Where did Columbus sail hoping to find a new route to Asia?
To where did Columbus sail hoping to find a new route to Asia?
