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Who established a navigation school and financed expeditions to the west coast of Africa?
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Who established a navigation school and financed expeditions to west coast Africa?
prince Henry set up a navigation school. Bowtich is considered the father of modern navigation and his book is thought of as the bible of navigation, he made over 6,000 corrections to Newton
How many expeditions did bartolomeu dias go on?
Bartolomeu Dias went on a total of 2 expeditions...one of which was a journey to Africa
What did the Portuguese explorers bring back from their expeditions to western Africa?
Crabs
Portuguese prince patron of explorers and sea expeditions known as the navigator?
Portuguese royal prince that was regarded as the 'The Navigator' was Prince Henry or Prince Henrique. His nickname was due o the fact that he only sent many expeditions in Africa without joining any of the expeditions he ordered.
What early pioneer of exploration sponsored ships to travel the coasts of Africa?
Prince Henry sponsored the expeditions.
Who established a navigation school and financed expeditions to west coast Africa?
prince Henry set up a navigation school. Bowtich is considered the father of modern navigation and his book is thought of as the bible of navigation, he made over 6,000 corrections to Newton
Who sent expeditions to Africa?
marco polo
Where were most of Prince Henry's expeditions?
Most of Prince Henry's expeditions were on the northwest part of Africa.
How many expeditions did bartolomeu dias go on?
Bartolomeu Dias went on a total of 2 expeditions...one of which was a journey to Africa
Why was Portugal eager to invest in expeditions to Africa?
to sustain their plantations through slave trade with 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
What developed as a result of the Portuguese expeditions around Africa?
The Portuguese expeditions around Africa led to the establishment of trade networks, the spread of Christianity, and the beginning of the transatlantic slave trade. Additionally, they played a key role in the Age of Discovery and the further exploration of other parts of the world.
Why are most of the rivers in Africa unsuitable for navigation?
there are alot of waterfalls
Why is Africa called a game country?
Africa is called game country because hunting is a huge sport there. They host many big game hunting expeditions in Africa.
Which is not an accurate description of Prince Henry of Portugal?
Sent out numerous expeditions to explore Africa
When was the union of South Africa established?
House of Assembly of South Africa was created in 1910.
