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How did west indies got its name?
When Christopher Columbus discovered the Carrebean (West Indies) he thought he had found the west of India.
Who explored the west Indies?
Christopher Columbus. He thought he had reached India and named the island "Indies" and called its inhabitants, "Indians". Later Amerigo Vespucci proved that Colombus had actually found the New Lands, and not India. The island was then renamed "West Indies".
Who is the explorer who discovered the islands later known as the West Indies?
christopher columbus
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.
What was accomplished by Christopher Columbus voyage?
He discovered the west Indies also known as the Caribbean.
When did the Tudor explorers explore?
after Christopher Columbus found the West Indies.
What did christphor Columbus discovered?
Christopher Columbus discovered the coast of South America. He also discovered the West Indies and Central America. He discovered the Bahamas, Cuba, and Haiti.
Did Christopher Columbus discovered America?
No, he found the Bahamas. The closest he got was Cuba.
Who found west indies?
christopher Columbus
Why is Christopher Columbus remembered?
Christopher Columbus is remembered today because of discovering the West Indies.
Why did Christopher Columbus made a voyage?
He was in search of the West Indies or a path that lead to the West Indies.
Who made four voyages to west Indies?
Christopher Columbus made 4 voyages to the west Indies
