How did further exploration prove that Christopher Columbus had not landed in Asia?

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Juliette Levy

27 October, 23:06

How did further exploration prove that Christopher Columbus had not landed in Asia?

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Brenden Kent · Answer 1

Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer who stumbled upon the Americas and whose journeys marked the beginning of centuries of transatlantic colonization.

Arely Patrick · Answer 2

Answer:*Columbus didn't "discover" America - he never set foot in North America. During four separate trips that started with the one in 1492, Columbus landed on various Caribbean islands that are now the Bahamas as well as the island later called Hispaniola.