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Why did Cristopher Columbus land on America?
He was seeking a western route to China and India.
Who was sent by Spain to discover a western route to Asia?
Columbus was the first in 1492.
Was Christopher the first explorer sent by Spain to fine a western route to Asia?
yes he was
Who was the first explorer sent by Spain to find a western route to Asia?
Christopher Columbus
What was columbus route and results?
On the morning of Oct. 12, 1492, Christopher Columbus stepped ashore on an island, called the new world. He was seeking a western sea route from Europe to Asia.
Which nation paid Columbus to find a western route to Asia?
Columbus voyages were funded by king Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain
Who was the Italian sailor who sailed for Spain in search of western route to Asia?
Amerigo Vespucci Amerigo Vespucci
How did Columbus get the King and queen of Spain to pay his expedition?
After the King and Queen of Spain got rid of the Moors from Spain, they were interested in a western route to India because it was difficult going through the Middle East with the Muslims.
How did Columbus get the king and queen of Spain to pay for his expedition?
After the King and Queen of Spain got rid of the Moors from Spain, they were interested in a western route to India because it was difficult going through the Middle East with the Muslims.
What were the Spanish explorers seeking in the New World?
The Spanish originally were seeking a shorter route to East Asia. Christopher Columbus, sailed under the flag of Spain in this search. When it was discovered that he stumbled upon the Western Hemisphere, Spain turned its attention to colonizing the New World and sought to steal or mine for precious metals such as gold and silver.
What did verrazano cartier and Hudson search for in north American?
Verrazano, Cartier, and Hudson were all explorers who searched for a western sea route to Asia or a passage to the Pacific Ocean. They were seeking a quicker and more direct route for trading goods with Asia.
What were Ferdinand magellans goals?
Ferdinand Magellan's goals were to find a western route to the Spice Islands, to see South America and the animals there also to find El Paso and to stay within Spain's territory.
