Spices
Christopher Columbus promised King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella a trade route to Asia and riches. He expected to find gold and rare spices and fabrics.
Christopher Columbus's goal was to find a new, western route to Asia for trade and exploration. He believed that by doing so, he could acquire wealth and spread Christianity. This promise of increased trade and potential riches convinced King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella to fund his journey.
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella sponsored Columbus because Columbus told them that if they gave him the money to find another trade route to India he would spread Catholicism in India (king and queen of Spain were Catholic)
They hoped he would find a new trade route to Asia.
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain were able to finance Columbus's voyage due to the wealth generated by the Reconquista, which unified Spain under their rule and strengthened its economy. Additionally, they sought new trade routes and opportunities to expand their influence and territory, particularly in light of the lucrative spice trade. Their desire to spread Christianity also motivated them to support exploration. The combination of these factors made them willing to invest in Columbus's ambitious plan.
They hoped he would find a new trade route to Asia.
They hoped he would find a new trade route to Asia
Christopher Columbus was to find new trade routs to Asia via the Atlantic Ocean, because the Moors where battling over the old land trade rout, Silk Road.
They hoped he would find a new trade route to Asia.
They hoped he would find a new trade route to Asia
They hoped he would find a new trade route to Asia.
They hoped he would find a new trade route to Asia.