Question

Why do historians describe Asia, Europe and Africa as the “Old World” and the American continents (North America, South America) as the “New World”? Remember what the “New World (defined) means.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

After sailing across the Atlantic Ocean, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus sights a Bahamian island, believing he has reached East Asia. His expedition went ashore the same day and claimed the land for Isabella and Ferdinand of Spain, who sponsored his attempt to find a western ocean route to China, India, and the fabled gold and spice islands of Asia.