Which part of the world was named after the Florentine traveler Vespucci?

In 1502 explorers knew and observed ”land masses” not continents. It wasn’t until early 1900 that researches contemplated theories about continents.

kronik, There are some people who derive a sad satisfaction from down thumbing positive or popular comments. I don't think I've made ANY comment that doesn't have at least one down thumb. Even talking about good news gets at least one. Oh well, there will always be people who don't like us. C'est la vie.

Lionessa, not all players are from the US, American history certainly isn't taught in elementary schools here.

Lionessa, people are strange, someone once said.

Player #107899066, who would give thumbs down for this??

Artie, You and I learned this in elementary school, that's true. But you have only to look at the bars to see that a sizable number didn't know. It's another sad commentary on the state of education in America that they don't know where the name of their country comes from.

Simple grade school question, but is of paramount importance.

HAL 9000, every tribe they asked would give a different answer. Or it would seem like a meaningless question.