Why did chistopher columbus explore?

Answer 1

Christopher Columbus engaged in his dangerous, daring, and ultimately successful explorations of the New World for several reasons. The promise of making a fortune was one of those reasons, as his primary motivation was to discover a more direct trade route to the East. That he was also motivated by the desire to achieve fame for himself and for his patrons seems clear, while religious motivations may also have played a part in his journeys across the Atlantic Ocean.