Question

WILL FAN AND MEDAL!

Which describes a goal of Portuguese and Spanish exploration?

A.
looking for land where excess population could settle

B.
learning about the religions of peoples in other parts of the world

C.
enlarging their empires by claiming new lands

D.
establishing sea routes to the Americas to trade with civilizations there

Answer 1

c

Answer 2

@Princess_Maria

Which was not an achievement of Prince Henry of Portugal?

A.
worked with shipbuilders to adapt lightweight caravels

B.
kept track of Portuguese expeditions, so he could look for ways to improve navigational equipment

C.
used his curiosity and passion for adventure and the sea to advance sea travel and exploration

D.
proved that the best sea route to Asia was westward across the Atlantic

Answer 3

b

Answer 4

Which achievement was Vasco da Gama known for?

A.
used his power and position to finance a fleet of 23 ships to reach the riches of Madagascar

B.
sponsored over 50 voyages of exploration for Portugal

C.
found an eastward sea route to reach India

D.
became the first person to sail all the way around the world

Answer 5

d

Answer 6

Which Portuguese nobleman led a fleet of 13 ships on a voyage to India but first sailed west to use the winds?

A.
Pedro Cabral

B.
Vasco de Gama

C.
Bartolomeu Dias

D.
Prince Henry the Navigator

Answer 7

d

Answer 8

thanks :)