Although Christopher Columbus Was an Experienced Map Maker,his Most Serious

question 35

Multiple Choice

Although Christopher Columbus was an experienced map maker,his most serious basic misconception was that he believed

• A)the world was much smaller than it is.
• B)he could reach India by sailing west.
• C)the world was flat.
• D)the world was much larger than it is.
• E)he was carrying sufficient supplies.

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