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Because he wanted to find a short and easy route to the East's spices and other treasures. But he badly miscalculated how long the trip would be. His Bible was a map that located the coast of China a little west of California and he added to the mistake made there by estimating the size of the globe (and so, the distance to that point) at 25% less than it really was. So he thought that it would be a 3,500 miles-long trip to China and India instead of the more than 22,000 miles it really was.
At the time, the true size and shape of the globe was exactly known, so it really was a stupid mistake by Columbus. It was even pointed out to him by Portuguese navigation experts, but he refused to believe them. In the end, it was pure luck that got him to bump into the Carribean islands before his provisions ran out.
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What does age of exploration mean?
AnswerThe Age of Exploration was an Age where European countries wanted to seek new trade routes and lands to conquer, a good example is Christopher Columbus, who wanted to seek a direct route to India, but found a new continent.
Why did europeans seek a western route to Asia?
Because the Ottoman Empire had taken control of the Eastern Land Routes to asia. Portugal DID find an all water route that went east, it went around the southern tip of Africa. Columbus wanted to go west. But don't think Columbus was a hero for accidentally discovering the Americas. He also cut off the hands of the Natives that did not bring gold back to him. He was a lucky and savage man.
What was Zebulon Pike's western route?
See the Related Link.
What was the ancient trade route connecting China to western Europe?
Silk road
What route did most western farmers use to ship goods?
new orleans
Who sail to the American continent to find a western route to Asia?
christopher columbus
The two explorers who hoped to find a western sea route to Asia?
The two explorers were Columbus and Newport.
Who was the first explorer sent by Spain to find a western route to Asia?
Christopher Columbus
Who sponsored Christopher Columbus to find western sea route to Asia?
It was queen Isabella.
Why did Christopher Columbus explore?
Christopher Columbus was actually looking for a shorter route to Asia.
What was columbus route and results?
On the morning of Oct. 12, 1492, Christopher Columbus stepped ashore on an island, called the new world. He was seeking a western sea route from Europe to Asia.
What was Christopher Columbus's route?
His route is Aisa .
Why was Christopher Columbus trying to do when he landed in the Western Hemisphere?
find a new trade route to china and southern asia
What does Christopher Columbus seek for?
What does Christopher Columbus seek for besides a new water route.
How did Cabot's route to America differ from that of Columbus?
Christopher Columbus took a longer route
Founder of sea route to India after Columbus?
christopher columbus
What did Christopher Columbus fail to discover?
Christopher Columbus failed to find an alternate route to Asia.
