FAQ About Christopher Columbus
What were Christopher Columbus's main objectives in his 1492 voyage?
Christopher Columbus set out in 1492 with the primary objective of finding a westward sea passage to the lucrative markets of Asia, particularly India and China. Sponsored by the Spanish monarchs Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, he aimed to establish a direct trade route that circumvented the land routes dominated by other European powers and the Ottoman Empire. He was also motivated by the promise of wealth, prestige, and the spread of Christianity.
