Question

1. which explorer made significant contributions to mapping the coast of south america, leading to the recognition of the continent as distinct from asia?

a. vasco da gama
b. christopher columbus
c. john cabot
d. amerigo vespucci

Explanation:

• Vasco da Gama is known for reaching India by sea, not for mapping South America.
• Christopher Columbus is famous for his voyages to the Caribbean and Americas but didn't establish South America as distinct from Asia.
• John Cabot explored parts of North America.
• Amerigo Vespucci explored the coast of South America and his findings helped recognize it as a separate continent from Asia.

Answer:

d. Amerigo Vespucci