2 HISTORY explorations

What motivated the Portuguese to explore North Africa and the African coast?

Returning soldiers told stories of wealthy states.

Who established a school of navigation in Portugal?

Prince Henry the Navigator at Sagres.

What was the primary goal of Portuguese exploration during this period?

To find a way around Africa to Asia.

Which islands did the Portuguese discover during their explorations?

The Azores, the Canary Islands, and the Cape Verde Islands.

What significant achievement did Bartolomeu Dias accomplish in 1487?

He rounded the southern tip of Africa, now called the Cape of Good Hope.

What did Vasco da Gama achieve in 1497?

He sailed east to Calicut in India, proving it was possible to successfully sail around Africa to reach India.

What impact did Portugal have on global trade during this era?

Portugal established a large empire in Africa and Asia and gained control of the spice trade.#