Question

Why did Columbus call the people he met in the Americas "Indians"?

1)He wanted to honor the culture of India.

2)He had told the king and queen of Spain that he would find a route to India.


3)He mistakenly assumed he was in the Indies.

4(He thought the language they spoke sounded like the language of India.

Answer 1

3/C) He was mistaken that he had landed in the Indies.

Step-by-step explanation:

I am kinda smart and I took the test. You’re welcome.

Answer 2

I’m pretty sure that option 3 is the correct answer <3