How Did the Introduction of Ptolemy's Geography Mislead European Cartographers

How did the introduction of Ptolemy's Geography mislead European cartographers?

A) Ptolemy asserted that the world was much smaller than it actually is, indicating that Asia was not far removed from Europe to the west.
B) Ptolemy indicated that Africa had no southern end and could not offer a route to Asia, leading Europeans to explore westward.
C) Ptolemy argued that a northern route through Russia offered an easier path to Asia, leading England to begin a process of exploration.
D) Ptolemy claimed that the world was much larger than it actually is, leading the German and Italian lands to abandon colonizing efforts.