The discovery of the New World was initially shocking to Europeans because:
A)it was a land of incredible wealth.
B)it appeared to completely uninhabited.
C)its existence was not foretold by Christianity or ancient texts.
D)its inhabitants refused to adopt Christianity.
E)it was much smaller than they had previously believed.

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The discovery of the New World was initially shocking to Europeans because its existence was not foretold by Christianity or ancient texts. At that time, many Europeans believed that the entire world was already known and mentioned in the Bible or other ancient texts. The discovery of a completely new continent was a challenge to this worldview.

The Discovery of the New World Was Initially Shocking to Europeans