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Why did christopher Columbus travel?

He wanted to be a sailor all his life since he was alittle child.


Why did christopher Columbus leave his hometown?

To prove that his theory that the earth was round * Added - Columbus and the educated men of the world knew the earth was round, but Columbus was looking for the best route to the East for trade. He sought to prove te best route wa sby travelling west.


What was Christopher Columbus mission in the beginning of his trip?

He was trying to prove that the earth was flat


What was Columbus main reason for sailing the Atlantic?

he want to prove that the world was round and not flat


What year did Columbus sail for the indies?

Christopher Columbus set sail in the year of 1492

Related questions

Who was Columbus and why do you celebrate Columbus Day?

Columbus was the first civilized man to prove the existence of the Americas and set up permanent ties between the Old and New worlds. Because of him, you live like you do today. I celebrate it for these reasons.


Why did christopher Columbus travel?

He wanted to be a sailor all his life since he was alittle child.


When did Vespucci prove columbus wrong?

in 1563


Why did Christopher Columbus have his voyage?

To prove the world was round


What idea did Columbus prove wrong?

The earth is flat


Is there prove that someone might have killed Christopher Columbus?

No. Christopher Columbus simply died from a heart attack


What year did Vespucci prove Columbus wrong'?

Amerigo Vespucci proved Columbus wrong in the year 1497.


What idea did Columbus's voyage prove wrong.?

The earth is flat


Why is the Columbus circle named after cristofer Columbus?

Because he was the first civilized man to prove the existence of the Americas. It is named after him.


Did Magellan discover that the Earth is spherical mass?

No. Earth was known to be spherical long before Magellan was born. Neither Magellan nor Columbus set out to prove that Earth was round. They set out to find if a westward route to Asia was feasible.


Why did Christopher Columbus want to make a trip?

to prove that the Earth was round.


Who did christopher columbus prove wrong about the world being flat?

nobody