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What areas of the world did Vasco d Gama and Pedro Alvares Cabral explore and what did these voyages accomplish for Portugal?
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The first country to undertake exploratory voyages was?
Portugal
What did Gama hope to accomplish by his voyages?
He hoped to find a water route to India.
TheFrist European nation to launch voyages of exploration was?
Portugal was the first European country to launch voyages of exploration, Chiefly responsible was Prince Henry, known as "the Navigator". He founded a school of navigation and sent expeditions to explore the western coast of Africa.
Who helped broker a treaty between Spain and Portugal over the new lands that both had acquired on their voyages?
Pope Alexander VI helped broker a treaty between Spain and Portugal over the new lands that the countries had acquired on their voyages.
Who helped broker a treaty between Spain and Portugal over new lands that both had acquired on their voyages?
Pope Alexander VI helped broker a treaty between Spain and Portugal over the new lands that the countries had acquired on their voyages.
What were the results of Pedro Alvares Cabral voyages?
The results of Pedro Alvares Cabral's voyage was that new land was claimed to Portugal and a new route across the ocean was found.
Where did Amerigo Vespucci begin his expedition?
He sailed across the Atlantic Ocean. On his first voyage, he started at Spain and landed at Brazil. On his second voyage, he started in Portugal and traveled as far south as Argentina.
Who paid for Prince Henry to explore?
As the son of King John I of Portugal, he had access to substantial royal funds, and used this to support voyages of exploration. Prince Henry himself did not go on any of these dangerous voyages.
What were the purposes of the voyages?
Several of his voyages were merely as an observer by the invitation of Manuel I of Portugal. On a voyage in 1500 which was commanded by Pedro Alvares Cabral, the Portuguese discovered Brazil. When this expedition returned to Portugal with the news of this discovery, the King wanted to know if this was an island or part of a continent that the Spanish were exploring further north. Vespucci was once again selected as an observer under the command of Goncalo Coelho. On these voyages they discovered that continent extended further south than was thought.
What has the author William Brooks Greenlee written?
William Brooks Greenlee has written: 'The voyage of Pedro Alvares Cabral to Brazil and India, from contemporary documents and narratives' -- subject(s): Voyages and travels, Travel 'The voyage of Pedro Alvares Cabral to Brazil and India' -- subject(s): Voyages and travels
What country sent amerigo vespucci on his voyages?
Portugal
Who sponsored vasco da gama's voyages?
Portugal
What were christopher Columbus voyages?
Portugal,americas ,and Asia
The first country to undertake exploratory voyages was?
Portugal
What explore made four voyages to the west?
Columbus was
What was sir francis drakes voyages?
sir francis drakes voyages were to explore
What did Zheng He's voyages accomplish for th Chinese empire?
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