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What was Portugal's immediate goal when they first sailed out on their voyages of exploration along the West African coast?
What was Portugal's immediate goal when they first sailed out on their voyages of exploration along the West African coast?
- Bypass Muslim North Africa and gain direct access to the gold producing region of West Africa (correct)
- Set up diplomatic relations with Asia
- Establish trade routes with Europe
- Expand their territories in South America
What was the major source of national wealth that the Portuguese gained from their contacts with West Africa?
What was the major source of national wealth that the Portuguese gained from their contacts with West Africa?
- Diamond mines of South Africa
- Spices from India
- Gold producing region of West Africa (correct)
- Silk trade route with China
Why did Portugal want to bypass Muslim North Africa in their voyages?
Why did Portugal want to bypass Muslim North Africa in their voyages?
- To establish trade routes with North Africa
- To gain direct access to the gold producing region of West Africa (correct)
- To colonize Muslim North Africa
- To avoid hostile European territories
What motivated Portugal to establish early contacts with the West African coastal regions?
What motivated Portugal to establish early contacts with the West African coastal regions?
What objective did Portugal have in mind when reaching India during their voyages of exploration?
What objective did Portugal have in mind when reaching India during their voyages of exploration?
Study Notes
African Contact with the Outside World
- Portugal established early contacts with West Africa's coastal regions.
- The primary goal of Portuguese exploration along the West African coast was to reach India.
- The immediate objective was to bypass Muslim North Africa and gain direct access to West Africa's gold-producing regions.
- This access to the gold-producing regions provided Portugal with a major source of national wealth.
- The wealth generated from West Africa's gold enabled Portugal to further exploration and discoveries.
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Test your knowledge on the nature of African and European relations, focusing on Portugal's early contacts with West Africa and their voyages of exploration along the West African coast. Learn about their objectives and goals during this time period.
