Voyages of Christopher Columbus

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. Where was Voyages of Christopher Columbus born?Republic of Genoa (modern-day Italy)
2. What is the sponsorship?Catholic Monarchs of Spain (Isabella I and Ferdinand II)
3. What is the voyage years?1492, 1493, 1498, 1502
4. What was Christopher Columbus's main goal on his voyages?Columbus wanted to find a westward sea route to reach the markets of East Asia, where spices, silks, and other exotic goods were traded.
5. Why did Columbus think he reached the East Indies?He believed the lands he saw were part of Asia because of the distance he expected and the maps he used.

Maritime Expeditions: Journeys undertaken by sea, often for exploration, trade, or military purposes.
Indigenous Peoples: The original inhabitants of a particular region or territory.
Circumnavigation: The act of sailing or traveling all the way around something, especially the world.