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Like many other Europeans, Columbus did not believe there were any land masses
why?

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Because he thought there is only Europe and Asia.
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Answer:

between Europe and Asia.

Step-by-step explanation:

At that time, Europeans did not belief the Earth was flat but they had a belief that the Earth circumference was smaller than it is. Because of that, they thought it was a good idea to reach Asia faster if they went to West.

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