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Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus was an Italian navigator who sailed through the Atlantic Ocean and reached the American continent in 1492. He was not the first explorer to reach America but he established permanent contact between the Americans and the Europeans.
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He found out the world was round and discovered America although he thought it was India.
He found out the world was round and discovered America although he thought it was India.
Columbus and most scholars of his time were certain the earth was a sphere. The popular conception of the common person, however, did not fully understand or believe this.
What country sponsored Christopher Columbus's journey?
Spain sponsored the journeys of Christopher Columbus across the Atlantic Ocean. Specifically, Queen Isabella I of Castile and King Ferdinand II of Aragon, also known as the Catholic Monarchs, sponsored all four of Columbus's voyages to the New World. His discoveries are responsible for beginning Spain's colonization of said New World.
What was Columbus looking for when he sailded from Europe in 1492?
To show to the world that the world was round
What land did christopher Columbus first discover?
It is not known for certain which of the islands Columbus landed on first. Some believe it was San Salvador (In the Bahamas) Other believe it was Hispaniola, which is now shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
How many people were on each of Christopher Columbus's ships?
I know that Christopher Columbus had three Ships the Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria. I do not know how many people were on each ship though.
Who sent christopher columbus to find the northwest passage?
Columbus undertook the expedition under his own direction, but was financed by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain.
Why did Isabella i and Ferdinand pay for Columbus's first journey?
They hoped he would find a new trade route to Asia
When was Christopher Columbus' birthday?
Between 25 August and 31 October 1451, but the exact date is unknown.
Why did Columbus think the people of the island would be good servants?
Columbus thought the people of the island would be good servants because they gave him gifts and took welcoming actions towards him, such as serving him food.
Was christopher Columbus looking for north America?
No. Christopher Columbus was actually looking for a shortcut to India for spices.
What is the country flag Christopher Columbus sailed for?
He sailed from Spain and landed on San Salvador.
Why was Columbus accredited for discover of North America and not Lief Ericsson?
That's a good question. Well everyone credits Christopher Columbus because accordingly, he was sailing around a found North America. There isn't any information in the history textbooks talking about Lief Ericsson. So maybe that's why he isn't mentioned for finding North America
How big were Nina pinta and santa monica?
- after Columbus returned in the Pinta, did he then leave on the Mayflower
Were was Christopher Columbus's birth and death?
Columbus was born on October, 1451 and died on May 20 1506
What problem did the compass solve for European explorers?
the compass helped early explorers travel by telling them which way they were going: North, East, South, West.
Did Columbus treat the indians well or poorly?
Columbus treated the Indians poorly. Columbus killed and tortured many native Indians.
What was the reason for christopher columbuses explorations?
He thought the route to the East Indies would be easier and shorter when going west (he was totally wrong there) and he expected to make a killing financially by asking for a 10% cut of all the proceeds that the trade through the westerly route would bring in. He was mistaken there, too: he spent years and years in ligitation against the Spanish court, but never got his 10%.
I think that Columbus was addictd to the scientifical term know as guapo huevos and he live in Cake town with doctor nockers and my former room mateBut with all do respect i think that he just wanted 250000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 waffles and didnt give a crap about gold
Why did Christopher Columbus explore where he did?
The trade routes from Europe east to China were difficult, dangerous, and costly. Columbus, knowing, as most educated Europeans did, that the world is round, wanted to open a route to China by sailing west. While trying to do that he landed in the Caribbean and began exploring what he thought were islands off the east coast of China.
