Although Christopher Columbus was an experienced map maker, his most serious basic misconception was that he believed
A) the world was much smaller than it is.
B) he could reach India by sailing west.
C) the world was flat.
D) the world was much larger than it is.
E) he was carrying sufficient supplies.
Answer: A
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