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Yes, Europeans, particularly during the Age of Exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries, sought to reach the Indies, which referred to the regions of South and Southeast Asia. They aimed to access valuable spices, silks, and other goods. Notably, Christopher Columbus mistakenly believed he had reached the Indies when he arrived in the Americas in 1492, while explorers like Vasco da Gama successfully navigated to India by sailing around Africa. This quest significantly impacted global trade and led to the establishment of European colonial empires in Asia.
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Did Christopher Columbus discover the East Indies?
No. Columbus discovered the West Indies while trying to reach the East Indies, which the Europeans already knew existed.
What motivated Europeans to explore the US?
Most were searching for a western water route to Asia or what they called the Indies.
What lands were not known to Europeans during the time of Columbus?
Columbus and many other countries had discovered and explored many lands. In his search for the Indies Columbus discovered the Bahama Islands, North and South America, and many other lands. Columbus never did find the Indies before his death.
What was the enterprise of the indies?
what was considered to be 'enterprise of the indies.'
Where were the East Indies located?
The East Indies are Indonesia.
What was on possible reason the Europeans wanted to go to the indies?
the indies were rich in gold,spices
What was one possible reason the Europeans wanted to go to the Indies.?
the indies were rich in gold,spices
What was one possible reason Europeans wanted to go to the indies?
the indies were rich in gold,spices
Where did Columbus really want go?
He wanted to find a really fast and easy trade route to the Indies, or Asia. The Indies had a bunch of spices, which Europeans did not have.
What did Europeans call the Caribbean?
West Indies
What was one reason the Europeans wanted to the Indies?
The Indies were rich in gold, spices, and other goods."
Why did Ferdinand and Isabella agreed to support Columbus?
They wanted him to go to the Indies, to find a faster way to the Indies, because during this time, China and Japan cut ties with the outside world. Asian and Indian spices were the major commodity desired by Europeans.
Did Christopher Columbus discover the East Indies?
No. Columbus discovered the West Indies while trying to reach the East Indies, which the Europeans already knew existed.
What was the Chinese invention that helped the Europeans conquer the Indies?
Gun-powder
Why did the europeans want to find a water route to the indies?
ask ur teacher!
Why did Ferdinand and isabella agreed support Columbus?
They wanted him to go to the Indies, to find a faster way to the Indies, because during this time, China and Japan cut ties with the outside world. Asian and Indian spices were the major commodity desired by Europeans.
How did the Europeans change the west indies practices?
They change some of our practices by the christian religion.
