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because they were bored so they wantted to go to something
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Where was Columbus trying to sail?
Christopher Columbus was trying to sail to Asia but found himself in many different places at all time.
What challenge was Ferdinand Magellan trying to solve?
To find out if the world was round, or you fall off at a certain point.
How are John Cabot and christopher Columbus alike?
Both Columbus and Cabot figured out they could sail west to reach the Indies.
Why was Columbus finally awarded with his ships?
idont know im trying to find it tooo!
Why did Christopher Columbus search for islands?
He was actually trying to find a shorter water route to Asia.
What was Magellan trying to find?
The rich Moluccas(spice islands).
Was Columbus trying to find India or china?
India
What is the purpose of Columbus and Magellan's expedition?
Find routes to India and China and to bring back wealth, gold, and riches.
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 Ferdinand Magellan's explore?
Magellan wanted to find a passage through the Pacific to China and the East Indies, as Columbus had originally sought to do.
Where was Columbus trying to sail?
Christopher Columbus was trying to sail to Asia but found himself in many different places at all time.
Where was Columbus trying to find a fast route to when he discovered America?
India
What was christopher Columbus trying to find when he found north America?
the indies
What challenge was Ferdinand Magellan trying to solve?
To find out if the world was round, or you fall off at a certain point.
How are John Cabot and christopher Columbus alike?
Both Columbus and Cabot figured out they could sail west to reach the Indies.
Why did Christopher Columbus cross the ocean and find North America?
he was trying to find a new route to the indies
Was Columbus trying to find the Garden of Eden?
Christopher Columbus was not trying to find the Garden of Eden. He was trying to find a way to the Spice Islands, by sailing westwards around the globe. The Arabs had blocked the trade route through Egypt and the Middle East. Had Columbus succeeded and been able to load his ships with valuable spices, he would have been rich beyond his wildest dreams.
