Question

What mistake did Columbus make when he reached the islands off the North American mainland?

• A. He thought he was in China
• B. He thought he was in Africa
• C. He thought he was in India
• D. He thought he was in Australia

Answer 1

Answer:

C. He thought he was in India

Columbus's first voyage to India began in 1492 AD across the Atlantic Ocean He thought he had reached India but landed on some islands off the North American continent. Mistaking the natives for Indians, he called them Red Indians. He was one of the people who made many contributions to the making of maps.