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Columbus had not sailed to Asia , yet he mentioned spices in his letter . Why do you think he did this?
He was hunting for a trade route to the Far East of the Americans to find cinnamon, cloves and pepper, which were as valuable as gold in 1492. ... These spices were imported to Europe via Arab caravans from North Africa.
What else can I help you with?
Did christopher Columbus get silk and spices from asia?
Columbus got silk and spices from India
Christopher Columbus went to what countries?
The country Christopher colubus traveled to on his first voyage was North America to find a shorter route to Asia and find spices and great riches.
Christopher Columbus sailed west eventually reaching the Caribbean because he felt he could?
Christopher Columbus sailed west in search of a direct trade route to Asia, believing that by crossing the Atlantic Ocean, he could find a quicker way to access valuable spices and gold. He was motivated by the desire for wealth and to spread Christianity. Columbus underestimated the size of the Earth and did not realize the Americas were in his path. His voyages ultimately led to the European colonization of the New World.
Why did Queen Isabella agree to help pay for Columbus voyage?
Columbus promised a substantial amount of exotic spices, and other goods in exchange for support in his voyage.
Was Columbus sent to explore?
No, he was sent to get spices from India
When and where did Columbus sail?
In 1492 columbus and his crew sailed out to Asia to try to get spices but hit an unexpected target, South America.
Did christopher Columbus get silk and spices from asia?
Columbus got silk and spices from India
Where wasChristopher Columbus sailing for?
SPICES
Country Christopher set sail?
Although Columbus was Italian he sailed for Spain, he set sail to find spices in the far east and found the Dominican Republic instead he never did set foot on USA soil
Christopher Columbus went to what countries?
The country Christopher colubus traveled to on his first voyage was North America to find a shorter route to Asia and find spices and great riches.
For where to where did Christopher sail?
He sailed from Spain to the Bahammas when he wanted to get to the indies for spices. =)
Christopher Columbus sailed west eventually reaching the Caribbean because he felt he could?
Christopher Columbus sailed west in search of a direct trade route to Asia, believing that by crossing the Atlantic Ocean, he could find a quicker way to access valuable spices and gold. He was motivated by the desire for wealth and to spread Christianity. Columbus underestimated the size of the Earth and did not realize the Americas were in his path. His voyages ultimately led to the European colonization of the New World.
Who was an explorer that looked for spices?
Christopher Columbus.
What did Columbus think Indians were good for?
they had spices
What is Columbus experience?
to find spices and jerlery.
Why did Queen Isabella agree to help pay for Columbus voyage?
Columbus promised a substantial amount of exotic spices, and other goods in exchange for support in his voyage.
Was Columbus sent to explore?
No, he was sent to get spices from India
