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Did the King of Spain believe Columbus was a god?
No. The King of Spain was a Catholic and therefore believed in the God of the Bible. As an interesting note, the King of Spain was later disgusted with reports of vilely Columbus treated the Native Taínos on the island of Hispaniola and recalled his governorship.
Columbus had worked for the Portuguese for many years however king john II refused to fund Columbus' voyage because?
he believed the route to Asia lie only to the east around Africa
Who sponsored christopher Columbus's expedition to the Americas?
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain sponsored Christopher Columbus. I believed they also supported fo the ships, supplies, ect.
Where did Columbus think was at the end of his voyage?
Columbus Believed he was in India at the end of his first voyage.
What was Columbus's idea for getting to the east?
Columbus believed he could get to the East by sailing west.
What was Columbus idea for getting to the east?
Columbus believed he could get to the East by sailing west.
Was Christopher Columbus a king?
no
Who was one of the spanish rulers who financed columbus' voyage?
King Ferdinand of Spain agreed to finance Columbus. In return for financing the voyage's of Columbus, the King wanted all of the gold, spices, and riches that he might find.
What spanish monarchs sponsored Columbus?
Ferdinand was the king that sponsored him.
Did Columbus believe his ships were good luck?
No, Columbus never believed his ships were good luck.
Why did king john II reject Columbus' request?
King John II of Portugal rejected Columbus' request for support in his voyage to find a westward route to Asia because he believed the plan was unfeasible and underestimated the distance to Asia. Additionally, Portugal was already focused on exploring and establishing trade routes around Africa, which seemed more promising. Columbus's proposal did not align with the strategic interests of Portugal at the time, leading the king to decline his request.
What was Christopher Columbus's goal that convinced King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella to pay for his journey?
Christopher Columbus's goal was to find a new, western route to Asia for trade and exploration. He believed that by doing so, he could acquire wealth and spread Christianity. This promise of increased trade and potential riches convinced King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella to fund his journey.
