COLUMBUS GAVE 3 REASONS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SALAMANCA FOR FINDING A NEW TRADE ROUTE TO CHINA. THEY WERE ..... (CHOOSE 3)

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS

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COLUMBUS GAVE 3 REASONS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SALAMANCA FOR FINDING A NEW TRADE ROUTE TO CHINA. THEY WERE ____ (CHOOSE 3)

A	SPREAD THE WORD OF GOD
B	ACQUIRE LAND FOR THE SPANISH EMPIRE
C	GOLD
D	SLAVES

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -In the 15th and 16th centuries, Europeans wanted to find sea routes to the Far East. Columbus wanted to find a new route to India, China, Japan and the Spice Islands. If he could reach these lands, he would be able to bring back rich cargoes of silks and spices.

Detailed explanation-2: -From the Spanish port of Palos, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus sets sail in command of three ships-the Santa Maria, the Pinta and the Nina-on a journey to find a western sea route to China, India and the fabled gold and spice islands of Asia.

Detailed explanation-3: -Columbus made four transatlantic voyages: 1492–93, 1493–96, 1498–1500, and 1502–04. He traveled primarily to the Caribbean, including the Bahamas, Cuba, Santo Domingo, and Jamaica, and in his latter two voyages traveled to the coasts of eastern Central America and northern South America.

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