Question

What was Columbus looking for when he sailed from Europe in 1492

Answer 1

He was originally looking for the East Indies. (Islands that were part of India.)

Answer 2

He was trying to find a route to Asia

Step-by-step explanation:

Colombus was actually trying to find an alternative route to Asia in his travels. The finding of the American continent was anything but intentional. In fact, the Europeans didn't even suspect that the American continent existed before it was found.