Question

Why did christopher columbus think he had landed in india?.

Answer 1

Answer:

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.

Answer 2

His Orginal Destination was India, but due to the bad horrible weather he landed after America, he then saw the Native American and thought they were the “red Indians”