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What island was found and conquered by the Portuguese in 1505 and was also an adbundant source of cinnamon?
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Portuguese name for Taiwan?
Formosa. means beautiful island
What English monarch conquered Ireland?
final conquest of the whole island was 1603, by Elizabeth I
What island of the present day settled by the vikings?
Ireland and the British Isles were conquered by Vikings.
Trees from this region were exported to Potugal so the Portuguese called this country the land trees?
The island of Madeira
Who was Taiwan formosa?
Because it was previously a Portuguese colony. The words "Isla Formosa," as it was called mean "beautiful island."
What island was found and conquered by the Portuguese and was also an abundant source of cinnamon?
Ceylon
What island was found and conquered by the Portuguese In and was also an abundant source of cinnamon?
Ceylon
What island was found and conquered by the Portuguese in 1505 and was also an abundant source in cinnamon?
Ceylon
What island was found and conquered by Portuguese in 1505?
Ceylon
What Island was found and conquered by the Portuguese and 1505?
Ceylon
What two African island nations speak Portuguese?
the two African island nations that speak Portuguese are Sao Tome and Princepe.
Caribbean island conquered from Spain in 1898?
Cuba.
What is the origin of the word Formosa?
The word "Formosa" comes from Portuguese explorers, who first named the island of Taiwan "Ilha Formosa," meaning "Beautiful Island," in the 16th century.
When did Taiwan change its name?
Portuguese explorers in the late 16th century called the island "Formosa", which is Portuguese for "beautiful".
The Caribbean island conquered from Spain in 1898?
Puerto Rico.
Which island was not conquered by the mongols?
South africa by ruhit khan
Why was Taiwan named Formosa?
Formosa is Portuguese for Beautiful Island
