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Christopher Columbus promised King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella a trade route to Asia and riches. He expected to find gold and rare spices and fabrics.

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Why did King Ferdinand and queen Isabella support Christopher Columbus's expedition?

He promise them great wealth and new land


What spanish monarchs sponsored Columbus?

Ferdinand was the king that sponsored him.


What was King Ferdinand famous for?

Ferdinand and his wife, Isabell of Castile, were famous for sending Columbus on an expedition to the 'New World'


Who was one of the spanish rulers who financed columbus' voyage?

King Ferdinand of Spain agreed to finance Columbus. In return for financing the voyage's of Columbus, the King wanted all of the gold, spices, and riches that he might find.


What explorer was funded by King Ferdinand and and Queen Isabella of Spain to find the New World?

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Spanish king who promoted the expeditions of Columbus and Vespucci?

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Who was the king when Columbus discovered north America?

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Who did Christopher Columbus work for?

Queen Isabella and king Ferdinand.


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Queen Isabella of Spain. And her husband, King Ferdinand, of course.


Who sponsored Columbus to become an explorer?

Columbus was sponsored by King Ferdinand II and Queen Isabella I of Spain to undertake his explorations.


Who was the king of Spain in Columbus's time?

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What was Christopher Columbus's goal that convinced King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella to pay for his journey?

Christopher Columbus's goal was to find a new, western route to Asia for trade and exploration. He believed that by doing so, he could acquire wealth and spread Christianity. This promise of increased trade and potential riches convinced King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella to fund his journey.