Age Of Ex. ~ Portuguese Explorers

Question 1

Prince Henry the navigator

Answer 1

He started the Portuguese exploration. He wanted to gain gold from Africa and spread Christianity. He did not sail himself. He discovered the islands of Madeira and Azores

Question 2

Bartolomew Diaz

Answer 2

He led an exploration of 3 ships down the coast of Africa. He lost sight of land for 13 days and he soon realised he had rounded the tip of Africa. He was forced to return home because of food shortages

Question 3

Vasco Da Gama

Answer 3

He sailed further out into the ocean than Diaz had. After loosing sight of land for 3 months, he also rounded the tip of Africa. With the help of an Arab guide, he reached India.he loaded his ships with goods and spices and returned home. He became a very wealthy man

Question 4

Pedro Cabral

Answer 4

Set sale for India. He was blown of course and as a result, he discovered Brazil

Question 5

Name the Portuguese explorers that up have studied

Answer 5

Prince Henry the navigator
Bartholomew Diaz
Vasco Da Gama
Pedro Cabral