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Who led the Portuguese expeditions to unknown lands along the African coast?
Who led the Portuguese expeditions to unknown lands along the African coast?
- Prince Henry (correct)
- Isabella I
- Christopher Columbus
- Ferdinand Magellan
Which instrument was NOT mentioned as assisting navigators during their voyages?
Which instrument was NOT mentioned as assisting navigators during their voyages?
- Sextant (correct)
- Compass
- Astrolabe
- Portolani
Which European country was ahead of Spain in discovering new lands during the 14th to 15th centuries?
Which European country was ahead of Spain in discovering new lands during the 14th to 15th centuries?
- Italy
- Portugal (correct)
- England
- France
Which explorer discovered the Cape of Good Hope, opening the road to India?
Which explorer discovered the Cape of Good Hope, opening the road to India?
When did Vasco da Gama sail from Africa to Calicut, India?
When did Vasco da Gama sail from Africa to Calicut, India?
Which islands were rediscovered by the Portuguese during their expeditions?
Which islands were rediscovered by the Portuguese during their expeditions?
What was the main reason that prompted Europeans to look for a route to the east by sailing westward?
What was the main reason that prompted Europeans to look for a route to the east by sailing westward?
Which of the following instruments was NOT mentioned as aiding navigators during their voyages?
Which of the following instruments was NOT mentioned as aiding navigators during their voyages?
Who led Portugal in the exploration of unknown lands along the African coast?
Who led Portugal in the exploration of unknown lands along the African coast?
Which Portuguese explorer sailed from Africa to Calicut, India in 1498?
Which Portuguese explorer sailed from Africa to Calicut, India in 1498?
Which European country was ahead of Spain in discovering new lands during the 14th to 15th centuries?
Which European country was ahead of Spain in discovering new lands during the 14th to 15th centuries?
Which landmark did Bartolome Diaz discover in 1487 that paved the way for the voyage to India?
Which landmark did Bartolome Diaz discover in 1487 that paved the way for the voyage to India?
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