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1) He made 4 trips to the "New World"
2)His real name is Cristoforo Colombo
3)The ship he traveled in during the exploration was called Santa Maria

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During his first expedition in 1492, Christopher Columbus discover the "New World"

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What was Christopher Columbus purpose for sailing/exploring? 

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What was Christopher Columbus purpose for sailing/exploring? 

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He wanted to apply his sailing skills and use them to find a water route to Asia. During his time silks and spices from India/Asia traveled by land or by a long water route that traveled around the tip of Africa.

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Christopher Columbus made a total of four trips to the Caribbean and South America during the years 1492-1502

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Christopher Columbus was determined to find a direct water route west from Europe to Asia but he never did so he stumbled upon Americas.

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Christopher Columbus died in May 20,1506

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Christopher Columbus was born November 9,1451 and he was born in Genoa, Italy