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What did Amerigo Vespucci hope to accomplish?

Amerigo Vespucci hoped to explore and map the new lands discovered by Christopher Columbus, and to contribute to the understanding of the geography of the Americas. He also sought to promote his own reputation as an explorer and cartographer.


What maps did Columbus make?

Christopher Columbus made several maps during his voyages to the New World, including his most famous map from his first voyage in 1492, which depicted his intended route from Spain to Asia. However, most of the detailed mapping of the lands he encountered was done by other cartographers and explorers following his initial voyages.


Which Greek inspired Mercator and Columbus?

The Greek philosopher Ptolemy inspired both Gerardus Mercator and Christopher Columbus through his works on geography and cartography. Ptolemy's "Geographia" provided a systematic approach to mapping the world, incorporating latitude and longitude, which influenced Mercator's development of the cylindrical map projection. Columbus, on the other hand, used Ptolemy's ideas to estimate distances on his voyages, believing he could reach Asia by sailing west from Europe.


What might a region map show?

A world regions map shows the 7 continents of the world, along with the oceans.


What did Amerigo Vespucci invent?

Amerigo Vespucci did not invent anything. He was an Italian explorer and cartographer known for demonstrating that the lands discovered by Christopher Columbus were part of a new continent, which was later named after him - America.