Question

Explorers like Columbus kept journals

a)so they could relive their experiences in their old age


b)so people would know what happened if they died


c)so their families could read about their adventures


d)to impress the people back home upon their returns

Answer 1

A and c

Step-by-step explanation:

A Relieving experiences was important as most explorers knew they were making history.Even when they did not find what they were looking for , the actions could be remembered and help them understand who they were.

C Families needed to know about those long and dangerous jounies.With the excitement of the moments lived some details could be forgotten .The best way to keep a record so as to tell the families day in and day out during the explorations was by writing a diary.