Christopher Columbus was great influenced by the writings of . The country of sponsored his first exploration. Although Columbus was heading for , he landed in the west . Despite legend, Columbus never reached the north American . Still, he is credited with finding the . Question 2 options:

the Vikings, England, Spain, Indies, mainland, Pacific Ocean

Lincoln, Ireland, Australia, Bahamas, deserts, cure for common cold

Marco Polo, Spain, China, Indies, mainland, New World

Galileo, France, China, Indies, coastal property, New World