With my discovery, the world expanded, but greed and conquest left many stranded. What am I?
Category: History · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Think of what explorers sought after in the 15th century.
Answer
The New World
Explanation
The discovery of the Americas in 1492 by Columbus led to European colonization and exploitation.
This is a medium history riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is The New World.
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