When did Christopher Columbus discovered West Indies ?
Correct answer: B. 1492 AD
- A. 1455 AD
- B. 1492 AD
- C. 1139 AD
- D. 1556 AD
Explanation
Christopher Columbus reached the West Indies on 12 October 1492 during his first voyage across the Atlantic. He believed he had reached islands near Asia, which led to the European discovery of the Americas.
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