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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.


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One important finding of Columbus was the West Indies,and also northern South America.He didn't discover Canada or the United States,as most believe.


What did Columbus want to discover?

Columbus wanted to discover a route westward from Europe to China and the Indies.


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Who is the founder of the West Indies?

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Christopher Columbus. He thought he had reached India and named the island "Indies" and called its inhabitants, "Indians". Later Amerigo Vespucci proved that Colombus had actually found the New Lands, and not India. The island was then renamed "West Indies".


Why did Christopher Columbus made a voyage?

He was in search of the West Indies or a path that lead to the West Indies.


What was the first sea route to the West Indies Marco Polo?

Marco Polo did not discover a sea route to the West Indies; he traveled primarily overland along the Silk Road to Asia in the 13th century. The first significant European sea route to the West Indies was established later, primarily by Christopher Columbus in 1492 when he sailed west across the Atlantic Ocean. Columbus's voyages ultimately led to the European discovery of the Caribbean islands, which were later referred to as the West Indies.


What is the name of a sailor from the West Indies?

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How did west indies got its name?

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