USA HISTORY

FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What were some of the obstacles faced by Columbus?
A
No boats to travel on.
B
No clothes or riches.
C
No maps, lack of food, crew was ready to give up.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: Christopher Columbus faced a few main obstacles: securing funding, gaining acceptance of his theory for the size of the Earth, and surviving the voyage itself. Funding was difficult as he required a patron that could afford a large crew for a long-distance journey.

Detailed explanation-2: -This time the King and Queen of Spain supported him. Columbus and his crew faced many obstacles, including bad weather, no wind for their sails, restlessness and homesickness.

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