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Age of Exploration
Section 6: Chapter 2: Pgs 153-156: Explorers from Portugal
Question | Answer |
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Give two reasons Prince Henry the Navigator sponsored voyages of exploration | He wanted Portugal to gain the gold and jewels. He wanted to spread Christianity. |
What was set up at Sagres by Prince Henry? | He set up a school of Exploration. |
Name two achievements made by voyages of Prince Henry. | The islands of Madeira and Azores were discovered. they had opened trade links with Africa |
What port did Vasco de Gama reach in 1498? | He reached Calicut, India. |
How was Brazil discovered? | In 1500, Pedro Cabral set sail for India with a fleet of 13 ships. He was blown off course and ended up in Brazil. |