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

Explanation:

Christopher Columbus thought he reached Asia. John Cabot explored North America. Vasco da Gama reached India. Amerigo Vespucci explored South America and his writings led to recognizing it as a new continent, not Asia.

Answer:

d. Amerigo Vespucci