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The West Indian islands were first colonised by people from America, probably in the early 800s.
The first Europeans to land in the West Indies - and to name them - were captained by Christopher Columbus on October 12, 1492.
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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.
When was the west indies discovered by christopher Columbus?
In 1492.
Who discovered west indies islands?
Cristobal Colon
Island of the west indies discovered by Columbus?
It's Cuba
How did the indies get their names?
The west indies are called that because they were discovered when explorers were looking for another way to India.
Explorer who discovered the islands later known as the west indies?
Columbus
Who is the explorer who discovered the islands later known as the West Indies?
christopher columbus
How did christropher Columbus get the name antigua?
It was one of the islands in the West Indies that he discovered.
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.
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.
What was christopher coluumbus 'srole of the new world?
he discovered america when looking for a shortcut to the west indies
