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

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

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

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

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

Question

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

anonymous · Answer

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