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What were obstacles Portuguese explorers faced in their exploration of Africa?
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∙ 10y ago
they don't possess a good map and they did not understand the earth was actually round.
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What has the author Sidney R Welch written?
Sidney R. Welch has written: 'Portuguese and Dutch in South Africa, 1641-1806' -- subject(s): Portuguese, History, Dutch 'Europe's discovery of South Africa' -- subject(s): Discoveries in geography, Discovery and exploration, Explorers, Portuguese, History, Portuguese, Portuguese Explorers 'Portuguese rule and Spanish crown in South Africa, 1581-1640' -- subject(s): Portuguese, Ethnology, Missions
Where dids the earliest Portuguese explorers sail?
in Africa
Who sent Portuguese explorers to Africa?
The King
Where did the earliest Portuguese explorers sali?
in Africa
Portuguese explorers were different from spanish explorers because they focused on?
Portuguese explorers focused on establishing trading outposts and establishing trade routes to Asia, while Spanish explorers were more focused on acquiring territory and resources in the New World. The Portuguese were particularly interested in finding a sea route to Asia for the lucrative spice trade.
Where was the plantation system first developed?
The plantation system was first developed by Portuguese explorers in West Africa.
When did the portuguese explorers first come to Africa?
In the late 1400s.
The Portuguese explorers began the age sailing down and around the coast of which continent?
The Portuguese explorers began sailing around the coast of Africa
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 did Portuguese explorers bring back from their expeditions to western Africa?
Crabs
What did the Portuguese explorers bring back from their expeditions to western Africa?
Crabs
Which product did Portuguese explorers bring back from Africa to Europe?
Gold
