Final answer:
Columbus believed he reached the East Indies when he arrived in the New World.
Explanation:
Columbus believed he was in the East Indies when he arrived in the New World. He thought he had reached Asia and called the native people 'Indians,' leading to the term 'Indian' for the indigenous population. Despite landing in the Bahamas and later on islands like Cuba and Hispaniola, Columbus remained convinced he had found a route to Asia.
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