How were the explorations of John Cabot and Christopher Columbus similar?

Both were commissioned explorers.

Both sailed under the flag of their home country.

Both worked to establish Italian trade dominance.

Both explored trade routes to the east.

Question

How were the explorations of John Cabot and Christopher Columbus similar?

 Both were commissioned explorers.

 Both sailed under the flag of their home country.

 Both worked to establish Italian trade dominance.

 Both explored trade routes to the east.

anonymous · Answer

Both were Italian, but neither flew under the Italian flag. John Cabot was commissioned by England and Columbus was commissioned by Spain.

I would say the first one.