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No, it was named after Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian serving the country of Portugal during the age of exploration. He sailed up and down the coast and claimed that it was not Asia as it had been thought, but rather a new world. A German cartographer later partially mapped and named the "new world" after Vespucci. Till this day, the area he explored is known as the Americas, and includes South, Central, and North America. Yes, it was named after Columbus was named...and it was named (as the first answer states) in honor of Mr. Vespucci. By the same token, I'll bet you were also named after Columbus.
What else can I help you with?
When did the pilgrims land in New World?
So the question was when did the pilgrams land on this continent? And the answer is so they landed in 1620s.
What were the solders called to take over the new world?
they were called monquisitors.]
What were spanish explorers of America called?
Spanish Explorers and Conquerors of the New World were called 'Conquistadors'.
What was one of the countries of origin of the so-called new immigrants?
poland
When the dutch owned new york what did they call it?
New York was part of what the Dutch called New Netherland, which also included New Jersey, Delaware, Connecticut and parts of Pennsylvania and Rhode Island.
What did the Europeans called America?
They actullay called them new world
What is the new world called?
America was referred to as the "New World".
When did the pilgrims land in New World?
So the question was when did the pilgrams land on this continent? And the answer is so they landed in 1620s.
What area is called the new world?
America was referred to as the "New World".
Why were the continents of north and south America called the new world?
because people haven't found the land yet so when Christopher Columbus found it he named it the new world
Why America called new world?
because the Americas werent discovered until 1492, and no one in Eurasia and Africa knew of this new landmass, so they called it the new world.
What is Justin Biebers new album called?
my world Justin Bieber's new album is called My World. His next album will be called My World part 2 in May or March. Justin Bieber's new album is called My World 2.0. His first one was called My World. his newest album which will be released in 2012 is called believe
Where are the stone pillars also known as cleopatra's needles currently located?
The so-called Cleopatra's needled are located in London, New York and Paris .The so-called Cleopatra's needled are located in London, New York and Paris .The so-called Cleopatra's needled are located in London, New York and Paris .The so-called Cleopatra's needled are located in London, New York and Paris .The so-called Cleopatra's needled are located in London, New York and Paris .The so-called Cleopatra's needled are located in London, New York and Paris .The so-called Cleopatra's needled are located in London, New York and Paris .The so-called Cleopatra's needled are located in London, New York and Paris .The so-called Cleopatra's needled are located in London, New York and Paris .
Who called the Americas the new world?
Europeans
What is JLS' new 2010 album called?
It is called "Outta This World"
What is Justin biebers new album gunna be called?
Justin Bieber's new album will be called My World.
What was the movement of plants and animals between New World and Old World called?
The era where many plants, animals, diseases, and people were exchanged between the Old World and New World was called the Columbian Exchange.
