Why did the Portuguese reject Columbus’s proposed route to Cathay? a.

Why did the Portuguese reject Columbus’s proposed route to Cathay?

a. They wanted Columbus to sail to India, not Cathay.
b. They believed that Columbus had underestimated the Earth’s circumference.
c. They did not believe that the Earth had a spherical shape.
d. They believed that Columbus had no intention of reaching Cathay and was presenting a false
route simply to gain monetary support.
e. They thought that Columbus would encounter too many hostile Indians on his proposed route.

ANSWER
B