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What was Prince Henry's role in Portuguese exploration?
Supporting ship design and encouraging developments in mapmaking
What enabled would-be explorers to benefit from new ideas in Portuguese exploration?
Encouraging the sharing of information
What challenges did Portuguese seafarers face on their expeditions?
Encountering sea monsters and boiling waves
Why was reaching Cape Bojador considered a great achievement for the Portuguese explorers?
Due to the extreme dangers posed by sea creatures and rough waters
What valuable items did Prince Henry's explorers bring back from their expeditions?
Gold, ivory, spices, and people for slavery
What year did the first Africans arrive in Portugal as servants and laborers?
1441
What role did some Africans play on Portuguese expeditions?
Interpreters and trade negotiators
What explorer first sailed around the southern tip of Africa without realizing it?
Bartolomeu Dias
What did Bartolomeu Dias initially call the southern tip of Africa?
Cabo Tormentoso
What significant achievement is credited to Bartolomeu Dias?
First European to find a sea route to the Indian Ocean
Explore the influence of Prince Henry, also known as the Navigator, on Portuguese leadership in exploration. Learn about his contributions to mapmaking, shipbuilding, and the sharing of information.
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