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Christopher Columbus was exploring because he was certain that he could find a shorter route to India. People of his time would normally sailed south all the way around the land masses of western Europe--past Africa--around the southernmost tip back up north-easterly to India as they believed the Earth was flat.
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Does Chistopher Columbus have kids?
'Diego Columbus and Hernando Columbus
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yes
Did Chistopher Columbus have a wife?
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Where chistopher Columbus is from?
genoa Italy
Why is Chistopher Columbus famous?
Because he is smart.
Why was chistopher Columbus famous?
He discovered America.
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by killing them
When was the east indies discovered?
Chistopher Columbus discovered
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beats me
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christopher Columbus went on 4 voyages
What direction did Columbus sail to reach India?
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What century was Chistopher Columbus born in?
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