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With the discovery that traders could obtain gold from kingdoms along the Gold Coast, interest in West African trade intensified. In 1482, the Portuguese established a fort to protect their interests, but they soon faced stiff competition from other European countries. Although the Portuguese mapped the mouth of the Congo River, they did not try to travel it during their explorations. They had little interest in establishing colonies inland.
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What river did the Portuguese sail on on the way to find Asia?
i figured it out its the Congo river i think
Why didnt the Portuguese sail up the Congo River?
It was believe to be too shallow for the Naus and Caravelas used by the explorers. Building shallow-water vessels in-situ would be too time-consuming, which multiplies danger during an exploration expedition. It just wasn't cost-effective when compared to simply exploiting the resource-rich coastline.
What did bartholomeu dias sail for?
Portuguese King John II
Who was the first portuguese naval to sail around the world?
Magelan
What enabled the portuguese sailors to sail into and with the wind?
Lateen Sails
What was a major difference between the Spanish and Portuguese accomplishments during the age of exploration?
The Portuguese were the first to sail directly from Europe to India, while the Spanish were the first to sail directly to the Caribbean.
What is the name of Columbus boats?
He was a ninja and didnt sail
Did Amerigo Vespucci sail for Spain Portugal or both?
Amerigo Vespucci did sail for the Portuguese.
Can you sail from the Ohio river to the South Carolina coast?
No you can not sail from the Ohio River to the South Carolina coast.
Faster ship that developed by the Portuguese with many smaller sail?
The Caravel.
Where dids the earliest Portuguese explorers sail?
in Africa
Portuguese designed better ships called?
Portuguese designed better ships called caravels. This was done by the Portuguese to help them sail across rough seas.
