Which motivation drive columbus’s pursuit of a westard sea route from europe to aisa?

Which region was almost every country colonized by an imperial power in the 19th century

What was the main aim of operation torch which was launched by the allies

Who ever answers first gets ! trade in the vedic age led to a.the rise of kingdoms because of the importance of controlling land and long-distance travel routes b.the building of an extensive system of roads because of the difficult terrain c.the creation of a large banking class because of the need to exchange different currencies d.the development of a centralized government that controlled the economic decisions of its people