Why did Columbus believe he had reached Asia when he had actually traveled less than halfway there?

A.

He met people who spoke Arabic.

B.

Columbus believed the earth was smaller than it actually was.

C.

There was no accurate way to determine latitude.

D.

The compass hadn't been invented yet.

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Tess Dalton

7 February, 00:13

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Jaylan Oliver · Answer 1

It would be B he thought that the world was smaller then it accually was

Cyrus · Answer 2

B.

Columbus believed the earth was smaller than it actually was.

Why did Columbus believe he had reached Asia when he had actually traveled less than halfway there?A.He met people who spoke Arabic.B.Columbus believed the earth was smaller than it actually was.C.There was no accurate way to determine latitude.D.The compass hadn't been invented yet.