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What east ocean did early Portuguese explorers sailed along the coast of Africa?
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In the 1400s the Portuguese sailed along the coast of West Africa Where were the heading and why?
They were heading toward Asia because the prices of silk along the Silk Road were too high
What was the main goal of early Portuguese exploration along the cost of Africa?
The portuguese wanted to find gold along the coast of Africa
Which country took the lead in European exploration along the west African coast?
The Portuguese was the European group that made voyages of discovery along West Africa.
Who sailed along the west coast in 1579?
Henry The Navigator for real
What are the THREE statements that are true about John Cabot?
sailed along coast of virginia
In the 1400's explorers from china and Portugal sailed along what coastline?
Africa
Who sent Portuguese explorers along the west coast of Africa?
prince henry
In the 1400s the Portuguese sailed along the coast of West Africa Where were the heading and why?
They were heading toward Asia because the prices of silk along the Silk Road were too high
What was the main goal of early Portuguese exploration along the coast of Africa?
The portuguese wanted to find gold along the coast of Africa
What is a padrão?
A padrão is a stone pillar, usually with a cross, inscribed with the coat of arms of Portugal, placed as a land claim along the coasts of Africa and Asia by Portuguese explorers.
Which explorers sailed along the eastern coast of south America?
amerigo vespucci
Where did portuguese explorers set up trading post?
Portuguese explorers set up trading posts along the coast of Africa, particularly in West Africa, including areas such as Cape Verde, Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Sierra Leone, and Angola. They also established trading posts in other parts of the world, such as India, Macau, and Brazil.
First European country to set up colonies along the African coast?
The first Europeans to reach West Africa were the Portuguese in the 15th century. Prince Henry the Navigator wanted to cut out the middleman and sent explorers to West Africa to look for gold.
Who sailed along the coast of Africa and discovered wherev the Indian ocean began?
Bartolomeu Dias
What was unusual about the reign of hatsheput?
It was a women taking over for her dead husband.During her regin,Egyptians traders sailed along the coast of East Africa.
If you left South America and sailed East along the equator what continent would you end up at?
Africa
Why did Portuguese sailor begin exploring along the coast of Africa?
To reach Asia
