Bahamas: An archipelago consisting of over 700 islands located in the Atlantic Ocean southeast of Florida. It became an important stopover point for European explorers during their journeys.
New World: This term refers to North and South America, which were previously unknown to Europeans before Columbus arrived. The discovery marked a significant turning point in history.
Indigenous Peoples: These are the native inhabitants or original inhabitants of specific regions or areas that were encountered by European explorers when they arrived in different parts of the world.