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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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Who established a navigation school and financed expeditions to the west coast of Africa?

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Who was the Portuguese leader who financed Portuguese exploration?

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.


What country sponsored Robert Peary?

I think his mom financed one trip, and National Geograhic, and another company financed another one of his trip.


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.


Why was Portugal eager to invest in expeditions to Africa?

to sustain their plantations through slave trade with 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


How did the portuguese start a new era of exploration?

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.


What areas did Prince Henry explored?

Prince Henry the Navigator primarily focused on exploring the west coast of Africa during the early 15th century. He established a school for navigation in Sagres, Portugal, which facilitated advancements in maritime technology and cartography. His expeditions led to the discovery of new territories, including the Madeira Islands and the Azores, and helped lay the groundwork for the Portuguese Empire's later explorations.


What did the Portuguese explorers bring back from their expeditions to western Africa?

Crabs


What did Portuguese explorers bring back from their expeditions to western Africa?

Crabs


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.