Question

Though it was Spain who funded his famous trip to the Americas, Christopher Columbus was born in Italy. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

1) True
2) False

Answer 1

Christopher Columbus, an Italian explorer, was indeed funded by Spain for his voyage, true to the student's statement. Spain agreed to sponsor Columbus's 1492 expedition after other monarchs had rejected him, which led to the discovery of the New World.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement provided by the student is true: Christopher Columbus, indeed, was born in Italy but funded by Spain for his voyage to the Americas. Columbus was originally from Genoa, Italy, and he had a vision of finding a westward route to India. Convinced of his calculations and driven by a desire to expand European trade and spread Christianity, he sought support from various European monarchs, including the Spanish rulers, Ferdinand and Isabella. After initially rejecting Columbus, the Spanish monarchs later agreed to finance his expedition, ultimately resulting in the 1492 voyage where Columbus commanded three ships: the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria. The successful outcome of his voyages marked the beginning of extensive European exploration and colonization of the Americas.