The Discovery of the New World Was Initially Shocking to Europeans

question 24

Multiple Choice

The discovery of the New World was initially shocking to Europeans because:

• A)it was a land of incredible wealth.
• B)it appeared to completely uninhabited.
• C)its existence was not foretold by Christianity or ancient texts.
• D)its inhabitants refused to adopt Christianity.
• E)it was much smaller than they had previously believed.

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