What was the main reason for Columbus's voyages according to the introduction?
Columbus, de Gama, and Zheng He! 15th Century Mariners. Crash Course World History

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To establish a new colony
To discover new spices
To prove the Earth was flat
To find a new route to Asia
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What was unique about Zhang Ha's fleet compared to Columbus's?
It consisted of over 300 ships
It was made entirely of wooden rafts
It was primarily for military conquest
It was smaller but faster
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What was the primary goal of Zhang Ha's voyages?
To find new spices
To gain prestige and respect for China
To establish trade colonies
To conquer new lands
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What was Vasco da Gama's main achievement?
Establishing a trading post empire
Discovering America
Finding the Kingdom of Prester John
Circumnavigating the globe
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How did the Portuguese maintain control over Indian Ocean trade?
By establishing large colonies
Through military conquest
By issuing trading permits called car ties
By forming alliances with local rulers
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was a common misconception about Columbus's understanding of the world?
He believed the Earth was flat
He knew the exact size of the Earth
He underestimated the size of Africa
He thought he had reached China
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why is Columbus remembered more than Zhang Ha or Vasco da Gama?
He discovered the spice islands
He established the first European colony in Asia
His voyages had a lasting global impact
He was the first to sail around the world
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