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What was the purpose of Christopher Columbus's voyage?
Christopher Columbus was trying to get to the spice islands (specifically Japan), but since he didn't know of the existence of America, he ended up landing in the West Indies.
How many years did it take Ferdinand Magellan to find the spice islands?
it took magellan and his men 3 years to reach the spice islands but magellan died in the Philippines
Did Columbus realize he discovered a New World?
Yes. In 1492 Columbus sailed across the Atlantic Ocean with three boats, the Santa Maria, the Pinta, and the Nina. He and his crew were trying to find India. Where he landed was what we now call the United States of America.
Did Ferdinand find the spice islands?
No, he found them but never made it to land...he died first
What islands did Columbus find in 1492?
San Salvador, and some other islands in the Bahamas
What was Columbus's primary goal in his search for a direct water route to Asia?
t find the spice islands in the east indies
Did Ferdinand find what he was looking for?
yes. it was the spice islands
What did the explorar Magellan set out to find?
He wanted to find the Spice Islands
What was Magellan trying to find?
The rich Moluccas(spice islands).
How did prince Henry help his country to find the spice islands even after his death?
by helping his country find the new world he accidentally found the spice islands by taking the wrong turn
What country did Chrisopher Columbus leave when he first found America?
Christopher Columbus did his exploration on behalf of Spain.Columbus did NOT find America. He found an island called Hispaniola and didn't know North America existed.
What was the purpose of Christopher Columbus's voyage?
Christopher Columbus was trying to get to the spice islands (specifically Japan), but since he didn't know of the existence of America, he ended up landing in the West Indies.
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.
What Were Ferdinand Magellan motivations?
to sail west to find the spice islands
How many years did it take Ferdinand Magellan to find the spice islands?
it took magellan and his men 3 years to reach the spice islands but magellan died in the Philippines
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.
What did Magellan want to find during his voyage?
a way to get to the spice islands or the indies
