This is false; Mainland Southeast Asia is mostly rural (option b). In fact, about twice as many people live in rural areas in Southeast Asia as do in Urban areas.
Explanation:
What did Columbus aim to do? In the 15th and 16th centuries, Europeans wanted to find sea routes to the Far East. Columbus wanted to find a new route to India, China, Japan and the Spice Islands. If he could reach these lands, he would be able to bring back rich cargoes of silks and spices.
