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Prince Henry opened a school for mapmakers, shipbuilders, and navigators.

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Q: What was one reason Portugal led europes exploration of the world?
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Which two countries led the exploration of New World?

Spain and Portugal led the exploration of the New World


What was not a reason for exploration into the new world?

exploration in the world wa for people to figure out what they had left in life


What two countries were the first to lead in the age of exploration?

Spain and Portugal began to sail the world in exploration the 15th century.


Who started the age of exploration?

Prince Henry started the age of exploration. Sometimes he was called Henry the Navigator . Born 1394 in Portugal, Henry became interested in the world exploration at age 17.


What countries began the age of exploration?

The countries that participated in the Age of Exploration were Spain, England, Portugal, France, and the Netherlands. Exploration of the New World included the discoveries of Christopher Columbus, the conquest of the Spanish conquistadors in Mexico and Peru, and the founding of the different colonies by the English.


There was no reason for the European exploration of the world?

Some people believe that there were good reason for the European exploration if the world. Some people thought it was a good thing. All people have their own opinion.


What countries were great world powers?

(Depends what time) During the age of exploration it was Spain, Portugal, England, and France


Was Prince Henry prince of Portugal?

Yes, he was. Born in 1394 and died 1460 aged 66 years.His father was John 1 of Portugal and his mother was Philippa of Lancaster.He was known as Prince Henry the Navigator for his great strides in the exploration of the world for Portugal.


What impact on the world did Henry the navigator have?

Because of him, Portugal became the first country to explore. If he didn't start the "school of navigation" there would be no exploration. So he is the most important.


What was the US' position at the start of world war 1?

it was Europes problem


What were 2 main countries that encouraged the age of Exploration?

Spain and Portugal were two main countries that encouraged the Age of Exploration. They sponsored numerous voyages and expeditions to seek out new trade routes and territories around the world.


Why is Portugal so important to exploration?

Portugal had the leading role in the exploration. Portugal discovered the Azores and Madeira islands, the entire subsarian coast of Africa, Brasil, India, Malasia, Indonesia, China and Japan. By 1550, Lisbon was the most important city in the World.