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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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Prince Henry

Founded a navigation school and funded explorations
Motivated by riches/wealth found in Africa
Helped conquer Ceuta (city in N. Africa)
Established trading posts along the west coast of Africa

Bartolomeu Dias

Sailed to the Cape of Good Hope (southern tip of Africa)
Did not reach India due to a storm

Vasco da Gama

Reached India in 1498
Valuable cargo, worth 60 times the cost of the voyage

Christopher Columbus

Reached the Caribbean in 1492 (thought it was India)

Treaty of Tordesillas

Divided the new lands between Portugal and Spain
Pope Alexander VI created a line of demarcation in 1493
Line moved further west

16th Century European Expansion

Portugal, Spain, Netherlands, and Britain established colonies and trade routes
Spain in the Philippines and parts of N/S America
Dutch in Spice Islands (Indonesia) and the Cape of Good Hope
Dutch East India Company established

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Test your knowledge on key figures and events in 16th century European exploration. From Prince Henry's navigation school to the Treaty of Tordesillas, explore the motivations and achievements that shaped global trade and expansion. Discover how explorers like Vasco da Gama and Christopher Columbus altered the course of history with their voyages.