Question

Columbus’s theory that he could reach Asia by sailing west was considered daring because

a.
Bartolomeu Dias had already proven that an eastern land route was more profitable.
b.
caravels were not capable of maneuvering through the Strait of Magellan.
c.
some people believed that such a long voyage would be impossible.
d.
such a journey would require Columbus to circumnavigate Earth.

Answer 1

The answer is: [C]:
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"some people believed that such a long voyage would be impossible."
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Answer 2

The answer is: C. Some people believed that such a long trip would be impossible.

Step-by-step explanation:

Columbus proposed his project to the kings of Castile and Aragon, Isabel and Fernando, who did not accept it because a commission of experts ruled that it was impossible for what Columbus said to be true.

The answer is: C. Some people believed that such a long trip would be impossible.