Which of these were reasons for Columbus’s first voyage from Spain? Select all that apply.
Responses
to find precious metals such as gold
to see if the world was flat or round
to find the fabled New World
to find an easier route to Asia
to find precious metals such as gold
to find the fabled New World
to find an easier route to Asia
The reasons for Columbus’s first voyage from Spain were:
1. to find precious metals such as gold
2. to find the fabled New World
3. to find an easier route to Asia
Therefore, the correct answers are:
- to find precious metals such as gold
- to find the fabled New World
- to find an easier route to Asia