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
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Bartolomeu Dias went on a total of 2 expeditions...one of which was a journey to Africa
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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.
Prince Henry sponsored the expeditions.
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Prince Henry the Navigator was a key figure in financing and promoting Portuguese exploration. He established a navigation school and sponsored many expeditions along the coast of Africa, paving the way for future exploratory voyages.
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Most of Prince Henry's expeditions were on the northwest part of Africa.
Bartolomeu Dias went on a total of 2 expeditions...one of which was a journey to Africa
to sustain their plantations through slave trade with Africa
The Portuguese started a new era of exploration by investing in maritime technology, such as the caravel ship and the astrolabe for navigation. They also established trade routes around Africa, leading to the discovery of new territories and resources. Additionally, the Portuguese implemented a sponsorship system where explorers were funded by the crown or private investors, contributing to the success of their expeditions.
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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.
there are alot of waterfalls
Africa is called game country because hunting is a huge sport there. They host many big game hunting expeditions in Africa.