Amerigo Vespucci Flashcard

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Who is Amerigo Vespucci?

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A merchant, an explorer, and a navigator.

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Who suggested naming the newly discovered land as America?

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Martin Waldseemüller

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What did Amerigo Vespucci realize about the Americas?

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They were a 'New World'.

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Where was Amerigo Vespucci born?

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Florence, Italy

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What was Amerigo Vespucci's role in Columbus' voyages?

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He was a navigator.

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Which river is believed to have been 'discovered' by Amerigo Vespucci? Options: Nile River, Amazon River, Danube River, Mississippi River

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Amazon River

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What was Amerigo Vespucci's position in Seville?

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Master navigator