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What Italian explorer thought he could reach Asia by sailing west across the Atlantic ocean?
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 15y agoColumbus attempted to, but he just reached North America. The first person was a Spaniard called Ferdinard Magellan. He sailed around the world and reached Asia. However, he died before returning home. I believe only 1 person made the entire trip.
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∙ 12y agoNo Italian explorer wanted to do this.
Christopher Columbus sailed west to find a sea route to India.
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∙ 13y agoChristopher Columbus
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∙ 10y agoColumbus
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Who thought that he could reach the east by sailing across the Atlantic ocean?
Christopher Columbus.
Why did Columbus and his sailors think they were close to land while sailing across the Atlantic?
He thought that he was near land because the birds flying overhead and some carved wood floating on the water.
Columbus thought that Asia could be reached by sailing .?
West.
How did the Spanish contribute to the ocean exploration?
Christopher Columbus, an Italian sea captain, was convinced that her could reach India by sailing west, across the Atlantic. Columbus, like many others of this time, accepted that the world is a sphere. Therefore, it made sense to him that a ship sailing west would eventually reach Asia. It made sense to Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain, too. The thought of the great riches to be gained convinced them to support Columbus's voyage. Which is what the Spanish people contributed to the ocean exploration.
Which of the following is not true of Columbus?
thought he could reach China by sailing west
Who thought that he could reach the east by sailing across the Atlantic?
Christopher Columbus.
Who was North and South America named after?
They were named after the Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci.
What Italian explorer landed in Newfoundland but thought that he had found Cathay?
Giovanni Caboto is the name of the Italian explorer who landed in Newfoundland, Canada, but thought that he had found Cathay. The Italian-born explorer in question, known as John Cabot to English-speakers, landed in present-day Canada's northeastern extension even though he thought that he had reached ancient China. The pronunciation of the explorer's name will be "djo-VAN-nee ka-BO-to" in Italian.
Who thought that he could reach the east by sailing across the Atlantic ocean?
Christopher Columbus.
Where was john cabots journey too?
John Cabot thought he could sail to Aisa by sailing around the Atlantic ocean.
Italian born explorer who thought that he had arrived off the coast of Asia rather thatn on unkown continents?
Columbus
Why did Columbus and his sailors think they were close to land while sailing across the Atlantic?
He thought that he was near land because the birds flying overhead and some carved wood floating on the water.
What is 'thought' when translated from English to Italian?
"Thought" in English is pensiero in Italian.
Who thought they reached Asia by sailing west?
maybe everybody
Columbus thought that Asia could be reached by sailing .?
West.
How and whom was the continent of America discovered?
America is recognized as being discovered by Christopher Columbus, an Italian explorer sailing in the name of Spain trying to find an alternate trade route to Asia. His idea was to cross the Atlantic, as he believed Asia was just across. He expected a short trip, but the trip was much longer than expected. Land was finally seen and the boat was docked. He and his men then came face to face with Native Americans, whom they thought were Indians (which explains why Native Americans are sometimes referred to as Indians) as they thought to have landed in Asia and the people resembled Indians. It was not known for years after Columbus' death that he had actually discovered a new continent of America.
How did the Spanish contribute to the ocean exploration?
Christopher Columbus, an Italian sea captain, was convinced that her could reach India by sailing west, across the Atlantic. Columbus, like many others of this time, accepted that the world is a sphere. Therefore, it made sense to him that a ship sailing west would eventually reach Asia. It made sense to Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain, too. The thought of the great riches to be gained convinced them to support Columbus's voyage. Which is what the Spanish people contributed to the ocean exploration.
