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5. Explain why Columbus thought that the quickest way to reach Asia was by sailing west—and why he was wrong.

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15-04-2015

Rumors were that the world was flat back then. Columbus didn't really believe this though. They didn't know enough about geography to understand Asia is west to Europe. Hope this helps:)

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