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Q: What did Columbus find while searching for a route to Asia?
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What was Magellan searching for?

Magellan was searching for a route to Asia


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?


Was Christopher Columbus looking for Asia or India?

Yes, he did. He was actually searching for a western sea route to Asia. He thought he could reach the East Indies this way.


What did Columbus find instead of a trade route to Asia?

tell in your own words what Columbus found instead of a trade route to Asia


What was it that the Europeans wanted that instigated Columbus to sail to the Americas?

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.


What year did Christopher Columbus set out to find a quicker route to Asia?

Christopher Columbus set out to find a quicker route to Asia in 1492.


What was Columbus looking for when he sailed from Europe’s in 1492?

ocean route to Asia


Portugal was searching for a route to Asia to increase trade and find?

Portugal was searching for a route to Asia to increase trade and find gold.


What was Columbus searching for on his initial voyage?

Gold, spices for the queen, spread of religion etc.


What were europeans searching for when they first started exploring the Americas?

a sea route to Asia


Why did Columbus go to the new world for his first journey?

To find a new trade route to Asia