Which of these were reasons for Columbus's first voyage from Spain? Select all that appl
(1 point)
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 spread Christianity to new lands and convert people to Catholicism
to establish new trade routes and expand Spanish influence and wealth
to explore and claim new territories for Spain
The reasons for Columbus's first voyage from Spain were:
1. To find precious metals such as gold.
2. To see if the world was flat or round and to prove the earth's shape.
3. To find an easier route to Asia, specifically to establish a trade route to the lucrative spice trade in the East.
To determine which reasons were part of Columbus's first voyage from Spain, we need to evaluate the options provided and determine which ones are correct.
1. To find precious metals such as gold: This was indeed one of the reasons for Columbus's first voyage. Columbus believed that he could reach Asia by sailing west, and discover new sources of wealth, including gold.
2. To see if the world was flat or round: This is a common misconception about Columbus's voyage. By the time he set sail, most educated Europeans already knew that the Earth was round. Columbus's goal was not to prove the Earth's shape but to find a new route to Asia.
3. To find the fabled New World: Columbus's primary objective was to find a new, more direct route to Asia. While he did unintentionally stumble upon the Americas, his initial goal was not specifically to find the New World.
4. To find an easier route to Asia: This was indeed one of Columbus's main motivations. At the time, trade with Asia was highly lucrative, and European merchants sought alternative routes, avoiding the long and dangerous journey by land.
Therefore, the correct reasons for Columbus's first voyage from Spain are:
- To find precious metals such as gold
- To find an easier route to Asia
Both options 1 and 4 are correct.