Question

An explorer identified American continent in his expedition to India and named the islands as West Indies. Name the country to which he belonged.
A. Italy
B. Spain
C. China
D. Portugal

Answer 1

Hint:
The explorer was Christopher Columbus, who identified the American continent during his expedition to India and named the islands as West Indies.

The voyages of Columbus are considered to be some of the most significant events in world history, kickstarting modern globalism and contributing to major demographic, commercial, economic, social, and political shifts.

Complete answer:
The famous journey of Christopher Columbus remains a significant event in history, and it is deemed as the start of the Colonial period (1492 – 1763). This epic journey was started in the early morning of October 12’ 1492.

Christopher Columbus was a master navigator and has made four transatlantic voyages from the year (1492-93, 1493-96, 1498-1500, and 1502- 04); this also opened the way for European exploitation, exploration, and colonization of America.

Christopher Columbus had faced a number of involved in the adventure which attempted to find a route to the rich land of the country Cathay (China) to India and towards the spice island to the east.

Christopher Columbus identified the American continent during his expedition to India and named the islands as West Indies. He belonged to Italy.

Therefore the correct answer is A

Note
Christopher Columbus was called a “discoverer” of the new world. He was able to make his transatlantic voyages under the sponsorship of Isabella I and Ferdinand II, Castile, Catholic Monarchs of Aragon, and Leon in Spain. Columbus was awarded the title “Admiral of the Ocean Sea” in April 1492 for his hope and ambition.