Question

Why did Christopher Columbus call the
inhabitants of Caribbean Islands 'Red Indians'?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Columbus called all the people he met in the islands 'Indians', because he was sure that he had reached the Indies. This initial encounter opened up the 'New World' to European colonisation, which would come to have a devastating impact on indigenous populations.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

• In the 15th and 16th century European wanted to find sea route to Far East.
• Columbus wanted to find a new route to India, China, Japan and the spice island.
• If he could reach these land, he would be able to bring back rich cargoes of silk and spices.