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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.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoChristopher Columbus was actually looking for India because India was the richest nation at that time. It was even called 'Golden Sparrow' by mistake he landed on the north coast of America.
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∙ 14y agoAsia simply only Asia
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∙ 12y agoAsia.
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Why did Christopher Columbus explore?
Christopher Columbus was actually looking for a shorter route to Asia.
Which country sent christopher Columbus to explore and why?
he did not find country,he founded the sea route to india
Who sailed for Spain looking for a new faster route to Asia?
Christopher Columbus sailed in order to find a new route to India but instead found the New World.
What was the purpose of christopher Columbus four expeditions?
He was looking for a new trade route to India.
What was Christopher Columbus looking for?
he was looking for a shorter route to Asia so people can get spices faster and most sailors at that time was looking for th Northwest Passage so he might've been looking for it on the sidenote
Why did Christopher Columbus explore?
Christopher Columbus was actually looking for a shorter route to Asia.
Which country sent christopher Columbus to explore and why?
he did not find country,he founded the sea route to india
What was the purpose of christopher Columbus's expeditions?
He was looking for a new trade route to India.
Who sailed for Spain looking for a new faster route to Asia?
Christopher Columbus sailed in order to find a new route to India but instead found the New World.
What was the purpose of christopher Columbus four expeditions?
He was looking for a new trade route to India.
What was Christopher Columbus's route?
His route is Aisa .
What was Christopher Columbus looking for?
he was looking for a shorter route to Asia so people can get spices faster and most sailors at that time was looking for th Northwest Passage so he might've been looking for it on the sidenote
What did Christopher Columbus do for his country?
Discovered the Americas, though believed he found a direct route to Asia.
What does Christopher Columbus seek for?
What does Christopher Columbus seek for besides a new water route.
What are the reasons Columbus explored?
QUEEN Isibila and KING FERDADAN SENT CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS TO THE NEW WORLS.
How did Cabot's route to America differ from that of Columbus?
Christopher Columbus took a longer route
Founder of sea route to India after Columbus?
christopher columbus
