He explored and tried to find Asia for there spices and riches.
Christopher Columbus wanted to reach Asia, because of its large amounts of riches and valuable goods. Instead, he reached the West Indies, which included what is now known as Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, and so forth. Columbus refused to believe that he had landed anywhere but Asia, however.
Columbus was looking for a water route to Asia so that trade could be faster and easier. He also wanted fame and riches.
Christopher Columbus was actually looking for a shorter route to Asia.
COlumbus sailed west because he wanted to find an alternative trade route to Asia, and to get riches and treasures for both Spain and himself.
He ( and others) were looking for a faster sea route to Asia. The overland trade routes were slow and dangerous so it was thought that a water route to Asia would be better. He was also after riches and fame.
Columbus asked King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain to sponsor his journey. He promised to bring them back riches from Asia but, he never reached Asia.
i don't know what you mean but his motives where riches and trade routes.but he was supposed to go to Asia in 1492 and went to sen Salvador instead (he didn't make it to Asia to find riches).
Columbus went on the expedition to find riches like silk, spices,paper,and jewels.But Columbus did not actually get to the Indies. (that's in Asia.) he landed in north America.
He was looking for a water route to Asia, wanted riches, and fame.
He never reached Asia. He accidentally discovered the Americas.
He did but when he was going he accidently came across a new world