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What developed as a result of the Portuguese expeditions around Africa?
The Portuguese seaborne empire
Who was the Portuguese prince who mapped Africa's coastline?
Henry the Navigator
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 3 continents were part of the triangular trade route?
he Slave Triangle trade route started with Europe (primarily Britain), though it was the Portuguese who actually started the salve trade between Africa and their Caribbean / Latin American colonies).The ships carried manufactured goods - textiles, copper tools etc. from Europe to West Africa. This was the first side of the triangle.In West Africa, the manufactured goods were sold or bartered for slaves. These slaves were then transported to Caribbean / American colonies. This was the middle portion of the triangle.Again the slaves were sold or bartered for Sugar, Cane and Molasses in the West Indies and for Tobacco and Hemp in the American colonies. The ships then made their way back to Europe - completing the last leg and triangle.So the 3 continents involved in the triangular slave trade were Europe, Africa and America.
The New England and Middle Colonies developed the trade route with Africa and the West Indies?
Triangular
What was the Portuguese colony in 1800?
The Portuguese colonies in 1800 were Brazil in South America and the Algarves in Africa.
Why did the portuguese establish colonies in western Africa?
West Africa was very close to the oceanic route to India.
What describes Portuguese colonies but not Spanish colonies?
Portuguese colonies, unlike Spanish colonies, spread across four continents - Africa, Asia, South America, and Oceania. Additionally, Portuguese colonies, such as Brazil and Mozambique, had significant indigenous populations that mixed with Portuguese settlers, leading to the development of distinct cultural identities.
Do Portuguese have colonies in Africa?
The Portuguese Empire included African colonies until the end of the Colonial Wars, which culminated in the Red Carnation Revolution. They were:Cabo VerdeGuiné-BissauSão Tomé e PríncipeAngolaMoçambique
Are there any countries in Africa that speak Portuguese?
Yes. Portuguese is the official language in the former colonies of Angola, Cape Verde Islands, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, and Sao Tome and Principe. Additionally, there are substantial Portuguese-speaking populations in the African countries of Equatorial Africa, Mauritius, and Senegal. And then there are countries such as Morocco, where Portuguese is known, because of the nearness to the Iberian Peninsula; and countries such as South Africa, where the Portuguese-speaking populations are on the rise.
Why were Portuguese so important?
The Portuguese were incredibly important because of their navigation of the world. They explored places like South America and the Coast of Africa, founding colonies while they went.
How did Africa get the Portuguese language?
Portuguese sailors were the first europeans to arrive in Africa in the 15th century. They conquered territories and established colonies that are now several African countries: Angola, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau and the islands of Cabo Verde. These countries only achieved their independence after the portuguese revolution in 1974. Until then they were official portuguese territories with portuguese as official language.
What country was a Portuguese colony?
Former Portuguese colonies are found among the countries of Africa, America, and Asia. In Africa, the former Portuguese colonies include Angola, Cape Verde Islands, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, and Sao Tome and Principe. In the Americas, the South American country of Brazil is a former Portuguese colony. And in Asia, the Portuguese colonized parts of China, India, and Indonesia. For Daman, Diu, and Goa were organized as Portuguese India. And the Portuguese settled on the part of the Indonesian island that now is called East Timor, and in Macau on the Chinese mainland.
What country was once a Portuguese colony?
Former Portuguese colonies are found among the countries of Africa, America, and Asia. In Africa, the former Portuguese colonies include Angola, Cape Verde Islands, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, and Sao Tome and Principe. In the Americas, the South American country of Brazil is a former Portuguese colony. And in Asia, the Portuguese colonized parts of China, India, and Indonesia. For Daman, Diu, and Goa were organized as Portuguese India. And the Portuguese settled on the part of the Indonesian island that now is called East Timor, and in Macau on the Chinese mainland.
Where is portuguese spoken in africa?
Portuguese is the official language of the former Portuguese colonies of:AngolaCape Verde IslandsGuinea-BissauMozambiqueSao Tome and PrincipeIt also is spoken by linguistic minorities in the African countries of Equatorial Africa, Mauritius, and Senegal. And it also is spoken by native and second language learners in Morocco, and in South Africa.Cape VerdeGuiné-BissauSão Tomé e PríncipeAngolaMoçambique
Which of the African countries was not a British colony prior to its independence?
Not all of Africa was colonized by the British. There were French, Belgian, Portuguese and Spanish colonies, too.
Which two countries or colonies have Portuguese as the major official language?
There are no more Portuguese colonies. Two countries that used to be Portuguese colonies are East Timor, where Portuguese shares official language status with the native Tetum; and Macau, where Portuguese shares official language status with Chinese.
