2.3a Voyages of discovery and exploration Flashcards
1
Q
Who encouraged the Portuguese sailors to find new sea routes?
A
Prince Henry, the Portuguese king’s son, encouraged Portuguese sailors to find new sea routes.
2
Q
What does the Prince Henry do to help the sailors?
A
He founded a school for navigation, science and map-working and helped pay for voyages.
3
Q
Who was the first European to sailed to tip of Africa and into the Indian Ocean.
A
In 1488 CE, Bartolomeu Dias was the first European to sailed to tip of Africa and into the Indian Ocean.
4
Q
Who was the first European to sail around Africa and land in India?
A
In 1498 CE, Vasco da Gama became the first European to sail around Africa and land in India.
5
Q
When did Christopher Columbus started to set out to find new trade routes?
A
In 1492 CE
