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When did the Tudor explorers explore?

after Christopher Columbus found the West Indies.


Which of these is a true statementChristopher Columbus was convinced that he could reach Africa by sailing east?

Christopher Columbus was convinced that he could reach Asia by sailing west.


Where did Christopher Columbus land after he sailed west across the Atlantic ocean?

The Bahamas


Who told Christopher Columbus to explore the west?

Christopher Columbus was motivated to explore the west primarily by the desire to find a new trade route to Asia, particularly for spices and other valuable goods. He secured support from King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain, who were interested in expanding their influence and wealth. Their backing provided Columbus with the resources and ships needed for his voyage in 1492.


Why did Christopher Columbus explore this region?

Christopher Columbus sailed west from Spain because he was looking for a direct route to India and the far east to shorten the distance for trade with the east. He was unaware that two continents lay in his path.


Why is Christopher Columbus remembered?

Christopher Columbus is remembered today because of discovering the West Indies.


How did the voyages of Columbus differ from earlier voyages to the Americas?

he was the first explorer to have a written record of his journey


Who was Christopher Columbus?

Christopher Columbus was an explorer and a navigator. He is well known for his exploration of going out west.


Who was talavera during christopher Columbus?

He did not want Columbus to sail west


Who explored the west Indies?

Christopher Columbus. He thought he had reached India and named the island "Indies" and called its inhabitants, "Indians". Later Amerigo Vespucci proved that Colombus had actually found the New Lands, and not India. The island was then renamed "West Indies".


Who found west indies?

christopher Columbus


Should Christopher Columbus have gotten full credit for discovering the Americas?

Yes, because even though the Viking were the first to explore the Americas, Columbus inspired other explorers to go explore it. No, because he thought he discovered the west India, not the America's.