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when columbus landed in the americas, where did he originally think he …

Question

when columbus landed in the americas, where did he originally think he was? florida spain india bahamas

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Columbus aimed to find a westward sea route to the Asian continent, specifically the Indian subcontinent, to access spices and trade. When he landed in the Americas in 1492, he incorrectly believed he had reached the East Indies (India), which is why he called the indigenous people "Indians".

Answer:

C. India