why did Columbus thought the quickest way to reach Asia by sailing west and why was he wrong quizlet

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okdutchman7 · Answer

Christopher Columbus was unaware that the American continents were in the way.

anonymous · Answer

didnt he think that the world was flat and so he sailed west and found ou the that the world was round if im not mistaking???

okdutchman7 · Answer

@Mohammad_r123 
Columbus didn't know if the world was round or flat. He assumed that it was round though, and that is why he thought he could reach Asia by sailing West.

anonymous · Answer

oh yeah

anonymous · Answer

thx man god bless you @okdutchman7