USA HISTORY

FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What were 3 important goals for the voyages of Christopher Columbus?
A
Find a western sea route to Asia, help spread Christian religion, and find riches in Asia.
B
Find food, boats, and his family.
C
Find a western sea route to Japan and find food for his animals.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Columbus promised to explore Asia and bring back gold, spices, and silk to the Spanish crown and spread Christianity to these far parts of the world.

Detailed explanation-2: -Columbus’s journeys to the Americas opened the way for European countries to colonize and exploit those lands and their peoples. Trade was soon established between Europe and the Americas. Plants native to the Americas (such as potatoes, tomatoes, and tobacco) were imported to Europe.

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