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Exploration of the Southern Tip of Africa

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What was the primary goal of Bartolomeu Dias's voyage?

To establish a Portuguese colony

To chart a sea route to India (correct)

To explore the African coast

To trade with local natives

What event caused Dias to sail westward away from the African coast?

A storm with heavy rain

Strong winds (correct)

Insufficient supplies

Fear of local hostility

What was the significance of the Cape of Good Hope in Dias's journey?

It was the first colony established by the Portuguese in Africa

It was his final destination in India

It marked the connection between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans (correct)

It was where he traded with local tribes

During his journey, why did Dias decide to turn back?

<p>His supplies were running low and there was crew unrest (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of ships did Bartolomeu Dias use for his voyage?

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Discovering the Southern Tip of Africa

King John II of Portugal commissioned Bartolomeu Dias to chart a sea route to India.
Dias set sail from Lisbon in August 1487 with three ships.
Dias sailed south along the African coast, making stops to trade with local people.
In January 1488, adverse winds forced Dias westward, and he lost sight of land for several days.
Dias then turned eastward but didn't see land again.
He decided to sail north, eventually spotting land and realizing he had rounded the southern tip of Africa without knowing it.
Dias sailed up the eastern coast of Africa for several hundred miles, but his supplies ran low, and his crew wanted to return to Lisbon.
Dias's crew feared a mutiny, so he reluctantly returned to Lisbon.
On the return journey, Dias sighted the southern tip of Africa, naming it the Cape of Good Hope.
Dias failed to reach India, but he proved the Atlantic and Indian Oceans were connected.

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This quiz explores the expedition of Bartolomeu Dias, commissioned by King John II of Portugal, as he sailed to discover the southern tip of Africa. Learn about the challenges he faced, his interactions with local people, and how he ultimately named the Cape of Good Hope. Test your knowledge of this pivotal moment in the Age of Exploration.