There was no "explorer" who inspired Columbus to go on his ship to sail westward, however, the reason he went on his quest to prove the earth was round was that there was a competition held by the Queen to see who could find the shortest route to India, in a search for gold. As for "other European explorer", there have been hundreds of Europian explorers. Please be more specific.
The book, "The Travels of Marco Polo," inspired Columbus and other European explorers. Although not actually written by Marco Polo, it was a faithful record of his travels.
the compass helped early explorers travel by telling them which way they were going: North, East, South, West.
Marco Polo's travels from Venice to Asia had a significant meaning to Spain & Europe. The journey's influenced mapmakers, geographers, and most importantly he inspired Christopher Columbus.
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Early European explorers were looking for an easier route to Asia and India. Believing the Earth was round, they thought they could travel west to get there. When they came to land, thinking they found India, they referred to the natives as Indians not realizing it was a different continent.
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well one way was he inspired many other explorers to travel
it gave them confidence to travel because they could protect themselves
the compass helped early explorers travel by telling them which way they were going: North, East, South, West.
Yes they did because Marco polo went on his journey and it inspired them to go out into the world.
when did exploreres travel in ohio
That is what explorers do.
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Marco Polo, the son of an Italian merchant, accompanied his father and his uncle on a trip to to China. Marco became the first European to travel the length of Asia.Marco polo was the 1st European 2 travel the length of Europe
Marco Polo's travels from Venice to Asia had a significant meaning to Spain & Europe. The journey's influenced mapmakers, geographers, and most importantly he inspired Christopher Columbus.
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