Why did Columbus think he had reached Asia when he landed in the Americas?

A.
He believed the Indians who told him that he had reached Asia.

B.
He miscalculated the size of the earth by more than half.

C.
His instruments indicated that his location was 120° W longitude.

D.
The land looked like the pictures he had of Asia.

Question

Why did Columbus think he had reached Asia when he landed in the Americas? 	
	
 
A.
	He believed the Indians who told him that he had reached Asia.
	
 
B.
	He miscalculated the size of the earth by more than half.
	
 
C.
	His instruments indicated that his location was 120° W longitude.
	
 
D.
	The land looked like the pictures he had of Asia.

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

Columbus didn't think the world was flat. However, Columbus and others understimated the world's size. Calculated that east Asia must be approximately where north America is on right now. They didn't know the pacific ocean even exist. He thought he was taking a route to Asia, and taught he had landed in India, which he called the natives Indians. So I believe the correct answer is B

anonymous · Answer

@3lectric does that help? :) ^^

anonymous · Answer

sorry about the misspellings ;)

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

You're welcome, glad to help! (: