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Christopher Columbus wanted to reach Asia because of the spices, silk, gold. And because the queen said that that he will get the gold and hlf of the land.

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Who researched Christopher Columbus' plan?

Martin Pinzon


What was the main law a Christopher Columbus plan for sailing to Asia?

Christopher Columbus did not operate under a specific law but rather sought royal patronage to fund his expedition. His main objective was to find a westward route to Asia to access its lucrative spice trade. He believed that by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean, he could reach Asia more quickly than the established routes around Africa. Columbus's plans were ultimately based on a mix of navigational theories and a desire for wealth and glory, rather than any formal legal framework.


What did christopher Columbus plan to do at the time of his departure?

he planed to sail west from euro to get to the far east


What direction did Columbus plan to sail to reach the spice islands?

Christopher Columbus belied the sine the earth was round, ( as did many other people ) he could sail west from Spain and reach the riches of India and East Asia. He did not realize how large the earth was, so he was betting on it being smaller and thus a westward route could solve the long distance required of ships to sail around Africa to reach India. As it turned out, of course, the globe was much larger than he expected and he was the leader of others of "discovering" the Western Hemisphere.


Who did Queen Isabella have research Columbus's plan?

Queen Isabella had a committee of men to research Christopher Columbus's plan to sail west to get to China. The committee was made up of people who specialized in navigation and logistics.

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What is the country that did not support Columbus' plan?

Portugal did not support Christopher Columbus' plan to reach Asia by sailing westward, as they believed his calculations were incorrect and that he would not be able to cross the Atlantic Ocean successfully.


Why did christopher Columbus want to travel the world?

his original plan was to find asia for the so called gold streets and treasure


What European explorer discovered a sea route to Asia?

Ferdinand Magellan Ferdinand Magellan's expedition of 1519-1522 became the first expedition sailing west from Europe to Asia, and the first to cross the Pacific. It also completed the first circumnavigation of the earth. The first to circumnavigate the globe, which Drake also did, was the Magellan expedition. Magellan


Who researched Christopher Columbus' plan?

Martin Pinzon


Did Christopher Columbus plan before he went on his voyage?

no


What was the main law a Christopher Columbus plan for sailing to Asia?

Christopher Columbus did not operate under a specific law but rather sought royal patronage to fund his expedition. His main objective was to find a westward route to Asia to access its lucrative spice trade. He believed that by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean, he could reach Asia more quickly than the established routes around Africa. Columbus's plans were ultimately based on a mix of navigational theories and a desire for wealth and glory, rather than any formal legal framework.


Who finansed Christopher Columbus plan?

Queen isabella from spain


Christopher Columbus first presented his plan to the country of?

He presented his plan to The Kings of Spain.


When plan was accepted the 1 time what rewards did Christopher Columbus ask for?

* * * *


What was Columbus' plan when he began?

to reach to India in search of gold


What was Columbus's plan when he began?

to reach to India in search of gold


Why do you think many people considered Columbus plan to be controversial?

Many people considered Columbus' plan to be controversial because they believed that it made far more sense and was much more easier to go around Africa to reach Asia, and going west to get east just seemed confusing and illogical. this is true