16th Century European Exploration

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What was one of Prince Henry's major contributions to exploration?

He established a treaty with Spain.
He was the first to reach India.
He discovered the Cape of Good Hope.
He founded a navigation school and funded explorations. (correct)

What significant achievement did Vasco da Gama accomplish in 1498?

He conquered North Africa.
He defeated a Muslim fleet off the coast of India.
He was the first European to reach the Spice Islands.
He reached India and returned with profitable cargo. (correct)

What was the primary effect of the Treaty of Tordesillas established in 1494?

It divided newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal. (correct)
It established Portuguese control over parts of North America.
It granted Britain control of the Spice Islands.
It ended the conflict between Muslims and Christians in trade.

What led to Portugal's defeat of the Muslim fleet in 1509?

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By the year 1600, which of the following countries were involved in establishing colonies and trade routes?

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Who was Prince Henry the Navigator?

Prince Henry, also known as Henry the Navigator, was a Portuguese prince who played a crucial role in initiating and supporting the Age of Discovery. He founded a navigation school and funded exploration projects, helping Portugal take the lead in maritime exploration.

Who was Bartholomeu Dias?

Bartholomeu Dias was a Portuguese explorer who was the first European to sail around the southern tip of Africa, which he named the Cape of Good Hope. This was a major milestone in opening up a sea route to Asia and the East.

Who was Vasco da Gama?

Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese explorer who led the first European expedition to reach India by sea. His successful voyage in 1498 opened up a direct maritime trade route between Europe and the East, which significantly benefited Portugal's economy.

Who was Christopher Columbus?

Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean under the patronage of Spain. He reached the Caribbean islands, often referred to as the 'New World'. His voyages sparked the transatlantic exchange of goods, plants, and people, and, importantly, played a significant role in the colonization of the Americas by European powers.

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What was the Treaty of Tordesillas?

The Treaty of Tordesillas was a treaty signed in 1494 between Portugal and Spain, dividing the newly discovered lands outside of Europe between them. It was an attempt to resolve conflicts between Portugal and Spain over the control of newly explored territories and trade routes.

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