Question

Why did the Spanish and Portuguese launch voyages of exploration?

A.
They wanted to learn more about the cultures of peoples in other parts of the world.

B.
They hoped to establish sea routes to the Indies to make profits from trade.

C.
They wanted to study the governments of other countries around the world.

D.
They were looking for territory where people could settle.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

Which was not an achievement of Prince Henry of Portugal?

A.
worked with shipbuilders to adapt lightweight caravels

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

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

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

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Answer: D. proved that the best sea route to Asia was westward across the Atlantic . Exploring West Africa: At this time, no Europeans had sailed past the treacherous Cape Bojador and returned alive. [ Cape Bojador is on the coast of Africa just below latitude 27° North (off the western Sahara Desert) and had frequent, violent storms and strong currents. The Europeans called the ocean beyond