Why did Columbus think it would take 90 days to sail to india? - because it would have taken 90 days, if he didnt sailed into America.
Why were the ships made out of wood?
Either because they didnt got the resources or wood is better floating.
Why did Columbus take glass beads, rings and bells with him?
So he could trade with the natives.
Why were the sailors afraid?
Because in the old days, they didnt know what there was on the other side of the ocean from where they lived. And there was a lot of storys about sea dragons and other fantasy creatures.
Why did Columbus usually record less miles in his log book than the ship actually sailed?
So the sailors dont think they had sailed so long yet, because it will take a while to find India and so they dont loose the hope.
Why did Columbus offer a fine jacket of silk to one of the sailors?
Because they were loosing the hope on finding India, so he said that the first person who saw land did get the jacket.
Why did Columbus mention the ”Catholic Sovereigns” in his log book?
Because it was the Catholic that have send them on journey.
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