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Sponsored expeditions of discovery in the Atlantic Ocean and down the coast of Africa?
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What early pioneer of exploration sponsored ships to travel the coasts of Africa?
Prince Henry sponsored the expeditions.
What were Prince Henry The Navigators Accomplishments?
Henry sponsored maritime expeditions to the coast of West Africa where they obtained slaves and gold in exchange for European goods, mainly guns.
What countries sponsored explorers in the 1400's and 1500's?
Spain, England France, Portugal and the Netherlands all sent expeditions to the New World and to Africa and Asia.
Who sent expeditions to Africa?
marco polo
Where were most of Prince Henry's expeditions?
Most of Prince Henry's expeditions were on the northwest part of Africa.
What do Atlantic Ocean do in Africa?
The Atlantic ocean is a food source for Africa.
Why did the Phoenicians fear the Atlantic Ocean?
That is a broad statement with little meaning. In any society, ancient or modern, there is a percentage of people who fear ocean travel, and those who don't. There was a lack of geographic knowledge which both acted as a deterrent and as an attraction to explore and seek trade. So there were many expeditions to and around Africa including the Atlantic coast. Pharaoh Necho II of Egypt hired Phoenicians in the late 7th Century BCE who successfully circumnavigated Africa from the Red Sea, returning via the Atlantic. Carthaginian (Phoenician) Hanno sailed down the Atlantic coast of Africa a few decades later with sixty ships loaded with men and women looking to colonise the coast. And there are several other expeditions recorded. No fear there.
How many expeditions did bartolomeu dias go on?
Bartolomeu Dias went on a total of 2 expeditions...one of which was a journey to Africa
Why was Portugal eager to invest in expeditions to Africa?
to sustain their plantations through slave trade with Africa
What part of the world did Prince Henrys people explore?
The Atlantic and the Western coast of Africa.
Is South Africa or Africa closer to the Atlantic Ocean?
both are bordered to the atlantic ocean
What oceans lies on Africa western border?
The South Atlantic lies on the west side of Africa.
