Which Statement About European Forays into the New World Is

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which statement about European forays into the New World is FALSE?

• A) Christopher Columbus never sailed into Chesapeake Bay.
• B) John Cabot explored the coast of New England on a voyage sponsored by Henry VII.
• C) Christopher Columbus explored along the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula.
• D) Pedro Cabral discovered South America by accident.
• E) Vespucci's many published letters describing the geography of the New World caused people to call the area America.

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Definitions:

Tail Bone

The common term for the coccyx, the small bone at the base of the vertebral column in humans, consisting of several fused vertebrae.

Lateral Malleolus

The bony prominence on the outer side of the ankle, forming part of the fibula.

Fibula

A long, thin bone located on the lateral side of the tibia in the lower leg, playing a key role in stabilizing the ankle and supporting lower leg muscles.

Hyoid Bone

U-shaped bone between the mandible and larynx.