Nothing. Columbus did not discover that the earth was round. It had been known for centuries.
AnswerHe was hoping to find a route to China (in order to trade for spices), we have to consider that back in those times people believed that the world was like a cube, Christopher Columbus decided to travel directly into the Atlantic Ocean, finding that the world was round and discovering the New World.
Contrary to popular belief, Columbus was not looking for a new world or trying to prove that the world was round. Scholars already knew the world was a sphere and a new world was only dreamt of. The purpose of his voyage was to map out a new, elusive sea trade route to Asia. King Ferdinand V and Queen Isabella Iwere the rulers of Spain at the time and finally agreed to finance Columbus' voyage because it could severely boost Spain's economy, bring in gold, jewels, spices and slaves. Also, since all of the new land would be claimed for Spain and Columbus would discover the route (for Spain) the queen and king of Spain would have complete control of the trade route, makiong them even richer.More info: The Santa Maria crashed on a rock and Cristopher Colombust went on the ship called the Nina.
Schoolchildren are taught that Christopher Columbus wanted to find America, or in some cases that he wanted to prove that the world was round. He convinced Queen Isabella of Spain to finance the journey, and she sold her personal jewelry to do so. He bravely headed west and found the Americas and Caribbean, making friends with natives along the way. He returned to Spain in glory, having discovered the New World was told to give them money, new cities and countries, and people to become Christians.
Back in those times there was no president. However, there were kings and queens. Christopher Columbus figured the earth was round and asked queen isabell to help him. She agreed but she did not actually SEND him. He wanted to find out if the earth was round and she said that he could try.
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There was no concern. The crown needed money and if Columbus was successful all of them would be rich.
Christopher Colombus was an Italian explorer who wanted to prove to the king and queen in Spain that the world was round so he went on a journey to prove it. he sailed on 3 ships santa maria, Nina, and the Pinta.
AnswerHe was hoping to find a route to China (in order to trade for spices), we have to consider that back in those times people believed that the world was like a cube, Christopher Columbus decided to travel directly into the Atlantic Ocean, finding that the world was round and discovering the New World.
Contrary to popular belief, Columbus was not looking for a new world or trying to prove that the world was round. Scholars already knew the world was a sphere and a new world was only dreamt of. The purpose of his voyage was to map out a new, elusive sea trade route to Asia. King Ferdinand V and Queen Isabella Iwere the rulers of Spain at the time and finally agreed to finance Columbus' voyage because it could severely boost Spain's economy, bring in gold, jewels, spices and slaves. Also, since all of the new land would be claimed for Spain and Columbus would discover the route (for Spain) the queen and king of Spain would have complete control of the trade route, makiong them even richer.More info: The Santa Maria crashed on a rock and Cristopher Colombust went on the ship called the Nina.
Schoolchildren are taught that Christopher Columbus wanted to find America, or in some cases that he wanted to prove that the world was round. He convinced Queen Isabella of Spain to finance the journey, and she sold her personal jewelry to do so. He bravely headed west and found the Americas and Caribbean, making friends with natives along the way. He returned to Spain in glory, having discovered the New World was told to give them money, new cities and countries, and people to become Christians.
to no if the world was flat or round.
He thought it was round.
Christopher Columbus wanted to see if the earth was round
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