Well you aren’t helpful. Quick google search says more than likely no. No complete maps of the continent exist prior to the colonial era, but trading between tribes close to each other did see some items travel across the continent and into mesoamerica. Certain artifacts from Florida tribes were found in California, and shells from California found in Alaska and Virginia.
I mean, maybe? You worded your response odd. Generally Native American tribes understood there was more West, but not how far or exactly what. If limited cartography makes them savages then I guess you are correct. The average European peasant would have similar knowledge of China, the main difference comes down to the upper echelon of society having direct communications and trade across the continents. Something not seen amongst Native Americans.
Well you aren’t helpful. Quick google search says more than likely no. No complete maps of the continent exist prior to the colonial era, but trading between tribes close to each other did see some items travel across the continent and into mesoamerica. Certain artifacts from Florida tribes were found in California, and shells from California found in Alaska and Virginia.
Great, you admit I’m right.
I mean, maybe? You worded your response odd. Generally Native American tribes understood there was more West, but not how far or exactly what. If limited cartography makes them savages then I guess you are correct. The average European peasant would have similar knowledge of China, the main difference comes down to the upper echelon of society having direct communications and trade across the continents. Something not seen amongst Native Americans.