he reached a know land
Magellan was searching for a route to Asia
Christopher Columbus was actually looking for a shorter route to Asia.
To where did Columbus sail hoping to find a new route to Asia?
Yes, he did. He was actually searching for a western sea route to Asia. He thought he could reach the East Indies this way.
tell in your own words what Columbus found instead of a trade route to Asia
gold. Columbus was searching for a route to India. When he landed he mistakenly named the land the West Indies thinking he was in the Indian subcontinent of Asia.
Christopher Columbus set out to find a quicker route to Asia in 1492.
ocean route to Asia
Portugal was searching for a route to Asia to increase trade and find gold.
Gold, spices for the queen, spread of religion etc.
a sea route to Asia
To find a new trade route to Asia