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During the early sixteenth century, the Cantino world map was primarily used by
Which European explorer set Portugal on the path of overseas exploration?
Which city did Prince Henry the Navigator set out to conquer in 1415?
What event in 1453 pushed the Europeans to find a sea route to India and the Far East?
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Who was the Portuguese explorer who began his historic journey around the Cape of Good Hope in 1497?
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Study Notes
Early European Exploration
- The Cantino world map was widely used in the early 16th century.
- Prince Henry the Navigator set Portugal on the path of overseas exploration.
- In 1415, Prince Henry the Navigator set out to conquer the city of Ceuta.
The Search for a Sea Route
- The fall of Constantinople in 1453 prompted Europeans to find a sea route to India and the Far East.
- Vasco da Gama was the Portuguese explorer who began his historic journey around the Cape of Good Hope in 1497.
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"Exploring European Influence: The Subcontinent from 1500-1757 Quiz" Test your knowledge on how Europeans shaped the subcontinent during the period of 1500-1757. Learn about the Cantino world map, Prince Henry the Navigator's role in overseas exploration, and the impact of European conquests on the subcontinent.
