Question

Which of these were reasons for Columbus’s first voyage from Spain? Select all that apply. (1 point) Responses to find precious metals such as gold to find precious metals such as gold to see if the world was flat or round to see if the world was flat or round to find the fabled New World to find the fabled New World to find an easier route to Asia

Answer 1

The reasons for Columbus’s first voyage from Spain include:

1. To find precious metals such as gold.
2. To find the fabled New World.
3. To find an easier route to Asia.

The idea of whether the world was flat or round was not a primary motivation for his voyage, as educated people of that time generally understood the world to be round.