Question

why do we refer to North America and South America as the new​

Answer 1

Answer:

The other continents were unknown to Europeans. After Columbus discovered the American continents the "world" of Europe, Africa, and Asia were often referred to as the "Old World" while the Americas were called the "New World". Because it was an unexplored region at one time. A new continent.

Answer 2

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The other continents were unknown to Europeans. After Columbus discovered the American continents the "world" of Europe, Africa, and Asia were often referred to as the "Old World" while the Americas were called the "New World". Because it was an unexplored region at one time. A new continent.