Although the land that Christopher Columbus discovered and claimed for Spain was actually part of the "New World", he believed that these new lands were part of southern and eastern Asia. Even until his death, Columbus insisted these new lands were part of Asia, despite evidence from other European explorations which suggested these lands were actually part of the "New World".
When Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas, he thought he had landed in Asia, specifically in the East Indies.
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A lot of people think he landed in North America but he didn't he landed in the Caribbean.
When Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas in 1492, he believed he had landed in Asia, specifically in the East Indies.
Christopher Columbus was searching for a new sea route to India when he landed in the Americas.
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When Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas, he thought he had landed in Asia, specifically in the East Indies.
India
A lot of people think he landed in North America but he didn't he landed in the Caribbean.
When Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas in 1492, he believed he had landed in Asia, specifically in the East Indies.
Asia
No, Christopher Columbus landed in Cuba.
Christopher Columbus was searching for a new sea route to India when he landed in the Americas.
He landed by Cuba and the hisponola area. Columbus landed in 1492
what was christopher columbus seeking when he landed in the america
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Christopher Columbus first landed in the Bahamas.