Question
What was the ultimate goal when Columbus set sail in 1492
A.
Sail around the world
B.
Discover a faster route to Asia
C.
Claim new land for Spain
D.
Be the first to discover Asia
A.
Sail around the world
B.
Discover a faster route to Asia
C.
Claim new land for Spain
D.
Be the first to discover Asia
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The ultimate goal when Columbus set sail in 1492 was:
**B. Discover a faster route to Asia**
Columbus aimed to find a westward route to Asia to access the lucrative spice and silk trade. While he did not achieve this goal, his voyages led to the European awareness of the Americas.
**B. Discover a faster route to Asia**
Columbus aimed to find a westward route to Asia to access the lucrative spice and silk trade. While he did not achieve this goal, his voyages led to the European awareness of the Americas.