Why were there no American, Chinese, or Islamic counterparts to
Columbus? Or were there? In your essay identify and discuss the
unique characteristics, geography, history, and individuals of
the Americas, China, Europe, and the Islamic "world" that may
account for the advent of Columbus's 1492 voyage to Asia. In
addition, discuss any potential American, Chinese, or Islamic
counterparts to Columbus, their exploits, and reasons why they
didn't accomplish what Columbus accomplished.