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Did Christopher Columbus discover the East Indies?
No. Columbus discovered the West Indies while trying to reach the East Indies, which the Europeans already knew existed.
Where were the East Indies located?
The East Indies are Indonesia.
When christopher Columbus landed in the Americas he thought he had sailed to?
Christropher Colombus , was on a conquest to find Japan and had actually gone westwards from Spain , and what he discovered was actually Cuba in the West Indies and he had thought that Cuba was the Indian name for Japan.
Why was Columbus's first journey so important?
Because it gave the first indication that there was an unknown land between Europe and China and the East Indies. Columbus himself never caught on to this, though. He remained convinced for the rest of his life that he had discovered islands near the coast of the East Indies.
What is the abbreviation for the East Indies?
The abbreviation for East Indies is E.I. The East Indies refers to the region that includes Southeast Asia. This geographical area includes countries, such as Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and Cambodia.
Did Christopher Columbus discover the East Indies?
No. Columbus discovered the West Indies while trying to reach the East Indies, which the Europeans already knew existed.
How was the new world discovered?
The New World was discovered by ships. Traders were looking for an easier route to the east indies.
Where were the East Indies located?
The East Indies are Indonesia.
When christopher Columbus landed in the Americas he thought he had sailed to?
Christropher Colombus , was on a conquest to find Japan and had actually gone westwards from Spain , and what he discovered was actually Cuba in the West Indies and he had thought that Cuba was the Indian name for Japan.
In East Indies and fourth largest?
in east indies and fourth largest
Why are the Caribbean islands called the west lndies?
Columbus called these islands the Indiesbecause he thought he had finally reached Asia (and the East Indies). Spain, when Columbus' mistake was discovered, (pardon the pun) renamed them the West Indies, to distinguish them from the Spice Islands in the Pacific Ocean, (the East Indies) which we now call Indonesia.
When was Spanish East Indies created?
Spanish East Indies was created in 1565.
When did Spanish East Indies end?
Spanish East Indies ended in 1899.
When was Dutch East Indies created?
Dutch East Indies was created in 1800.
When did Dutch East Indies end?
Dutch East Indies ended in 1942.
When was East Indies Station created?
East Indies Station was created in 1865.
What was the name of Indonesia before independence?
The Dutch East Indies. The Dutch East Indies.
