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Why would it be easier for Leif Ericson who sailed from Greenland to reach North America than Christopher Columbus sailing from Spain?
It was a lot shorter distance for Leif to sail.
What was colombus looking for when he sailed from Europe in 1492 Apex?
When Christopher Columbus sailed from Europe in 1492, he was primarily searching for a westward route to Asia to access its lucrative spice and silk trade. He believed that by crossing the Atlantic Ocean, he could reach the East Indies more directly. Instead, Columbus unexpectedly discovered the Americas, marking the beginning of European exploration and colonization in the New World.
What Italian explorer thought he could reach Asia by sailing west across the Atlantic ocean?
he though the could reach Asia by sailing west because he thought the world was three thirds of its actual size and he did not know America was here.
Why did Columbus set sail?
He believed, the world being round rather than flat, that if he sailed west he would find a short cut to reach the land of India and conduct trade with them there. Of course he found a new continent in between Europe and India.
Why did Columbus think that he could reach Asia by going west?
COlumbus sailed west because he wanted to find an alternative trade route to Asia, and to get riches and treasures for both Spain and himself.
What was Columbus' theory about sailing East what was wrong with his idea?
He thought if he sailed East from England he'd reach India, but didn't expect to hit the Americas.
What year did the US reach the pacific ocean?
17691846
Who first sailed to the west in order to get to the lands of east but failed to reach china and India?
Christopher Columbus
Why did Amerigo start explore?
because he thought that Columbus did not reach asia but somewhere else so he sailed and was right
What year did Columbus set a fleet with three ships to find the indies?
In 1492, Columbus sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in hopes of reaching the East Indies. He did not reach the East Indies, but landed instead in the Bahamas archipelago.
Why would it be easier for Leif Ericson who sailed from Greenland to reach North America than Christopher Columbus sailing from Spain?
It was a lot shorter distance for Leif to sail.
How did Buddhism reach southeast Asia?
they had sailed there
What Italian explorer thought he could reach Asia by sailing west across the Atlantic ocean?
he though the could reach Asia by sailing west because he thought the world was three thirds of its actual size and he did not know America was here.
Who sailed 3000 miles west to try to get to china?
Christopher Columbus decided that he wanted to get to the East by going west. He thought that if he sailed far enough west, he would eventually sail around the world enough to reach the East. Based on his calculations, Japan was only 3,000 miles away.
Why did Columbus set sail?
He believed, the world being round rather than flat, that if he sailed west he would find a short cut to reach the land of India and conduct trade with them there. Of course he found a new continent in between Europe and India.
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.
Why did Columbus think that he could reach Asia by going west?
COlumbus sailed west because he wanted to find an alternative trade route to Asia, and to get riches and treasures for both Spain and himself.
