Why did Columbus assume he had reached East Asia?
A. He relied on flawed sources, such as the work of Marco Polo.
B. He incorrectly measured the distance his ships traveled west.
C. Winds blew the voyage significantly off course.
D. The native peoples' culture resembled travelers' accounts of the Japanese.
Answer: A
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