answersLogoWhite

0

To find a shorter way to get to India.

User Avatar

Winona O'Kon

Lvl 13
3y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is the main reason that Columbus sailed west from Europe?

The search for a shorter route to India.


What the main reason Columbus sailed west from Europe?

He was looking for a route to India and thought if he went west he would find it. He didn't count on the actually size of the world.


What was the main reason champlain sailed to the new world?

he wanted to find new land


Why after many years of peace did war break out in Europe?

there was lots of reason, why there was a fight in Europe but the main reason was Germany and France wore fighting for strongest navy.


What continent would you reach if you sailed south from Europe?

Africa would be the main answer, but there are parts of Europe where you could sail south and reach Asia, like sailing across the Black Sea to Turkey.


What was the main reason the Persians left Europe for the New World?

We have n record that they did.


What is the main reason Columbus sailed from Europe?

He tried to find a western passage to south east Asia.


What is the main reason for the Vikings ceasing their raids in Europe?

The main reason for the Vikings ceasing their raids in Europe was the conversion of many Vikings to Christianity, which led to a shift in their values and priorities away from raiding and towards peaceful settlement and trade.


What happened to the vikings at sea?

They died and lived. The main reason they found new lands such as America is that they were driven out of sight of the shore and sailed to new land accidentally


Which landform is good for skiing and why?

Europe is known because of its famous Europe Alps. This is the main reason why Europe is famous in ski resorts.


What was the main reason for the war starting?

the main reason for World War 1 starting is tensions between the major countries of Europe(Britain,France,Russia,Germany and Austria-Hungary)


What was the main reason for World War I starting?

the main reason for World War 1 starting is tensions between the major countries of Europe(Britain,France,Russia,Germany and Austria-Hungary)