FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
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Question
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They thought the ocean was too big to cross and people would run out of food before they reached India.
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They were not sure how to sail west.
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They were worried their boats would not make it.
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All of the above.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Because the Silk Road was frequently closed due to various wars, European rulers began to pay for explorations to find a sea route to Asia so they could get spices more easily and for cheaper. Portugal was the first European country that sent explorers to search for the sea route to Asia.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hint: In 1453, after the fall of the Ottoman Empire and the capture of Constantinople, it became difficult for the Europeans to trade with India via a land route. Hence, they searched for a new sea route.
Detailed explanation-3: -Columbus wanted to sail ships west across the Atlantic Ocean in search of a new trade route to Asia. This would help Spain expand its trade in spices and other goods from China and the islands of the East. Columbus also hoped to find and bring back gold and silver.
Detailed explanation-4: -For example, it was dangerous and time consuming to travel by land from Europe to India. As a result, King John II of Portugal established a plan for ships to explore the coast of Africa to see if India was navigable via around the cape, and through the Indian Ocean.