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at first he thought the world was flat then later on he found out it round
Actually, he always knew it was round. He just thought it would be a short trip across the Atlantic to reach Asia because he believed the world was a lot smaller than it is. He also had no idea there were two continents in the way.
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Was Columbus a success or failure and why?
Success for Spain: Columbus' voyage opened up the "New World" to European exploitation, which would generate untold wealth for Spain.
Who made four voyages to the new world?
Columbus made 4 to the Bahamas. He never got to America.
What was the number of voyages Columbus made to the new world?
Columbus made a total of four voyages to the New World.
First European since the vikings to discover the new world?
Christopher Columbus
What son sailed with Christopher Columbus to New World?
Columbus' son Diego accompanied him.
Did Columbus say the world was round or flat?
round his men were scared it was flat
Why does it say Columbus Short has a wife but you say he is not married?
Columbus short married ?
Who drew the maps for Columbus on his voyage to the new world?
slot of of people say that he didnt draw it but he did. he drew it as he was sailing
Who said this its not what you say but how you say?
Christopher Columbus
Was Columbus a success or failure and why?
Success for Spain: Columbus' voyage opened up the "New World" to European exploitation, which would generate untold wealth for Spain.
When did European came to the new world?
Christoffel Columbus discovered 'the new world' by accident in 1492, so I would say soon after this other Europeands followed him.
Why do we celebrate Columbus' day?
Columbus day is celebrated to honor Columbus' voyages to the New World. His "discovery" of the New World literally changed history forever.
Who sailed the wrong way around the world?
Some would say Christopher Columbus, because he sailed West to find the East.
Who was the son of Columbus who sailed with him on his fourth voyage to the new world?
fernando columbus
Who made four voyages to the new world?
Columbus made 4 to the Bahamas. He never got to America.
What was the number of voyages Columbus made to the new world?
Columbus made a total of four voyages to the New World.
Who explored the world?
Christopher Columbus
