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What was the main purpose of Christopher Columbus's first journey across the Atlantic in 1492?

A. To build an empire for Queen Isabella.
B. Define fangled for the Spanish crown.
C. So learn more about the Indian people.
D. To locate route around Africa.

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Answer: none

Explanation: The explorer Christopher Columbus made four trips across the Atlantic Ocean from Spain: in 1492, 1493, 1498 and 1502. He was determined to find a direct water route west from Europe to Asia, but he never did. Instead, he stumbled upon the Americas.

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