Columbus Exploration Notes
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Flashcards covering Columbus's westward voyage from Spain across the Atlantic Ocean, his landing in San Salvador in the Bahamas, and the general geographical knowledge of the era.
Last updated 9:41 PM on 9/7/26
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Why did Columbus sail westward from Spain across the Atlantic Ocean?
In hopes of finding Asia.
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Where did Columbus land instead of reaching Asia?
In the Bahamas / Indies.
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What name did Columbus give to the place where he landed in the Bahamas / Indies?
San Salvador.
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What geographic realities were unknown to people at the time of Columbus's voyage?
No one realized the true size of the oceans or was aware of other continents.