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What did the Portuguese do?
The portuguese were the first explorers of the Atlantic Ocean and in great length, the Indian Ocean, where they made settlements, specifically in Brazil, Cape Verde Islands, Azores and Madeira Islands, Ivory Coast (then called gold cost), São Tomé & Pincipe, Guinea, Angola, Mozambique, Timor, India (few settlements) and China (few settlements). The aim was to convert as many land to christianity, but they also established commercial routes of silk, spices and unfortunately slaves, to name but a few. Also credited for discovering the maritime route to India.
Where did the Spanish and the Portuguese go to find treasure?
The Spanish and Portuguese explored the Americas and other territories to find treasure, such as gold, silver, and other valuable resources. They also established colonies and trade routes to support their pursuit of wealth and power.
What does xau mean?
As far as I know, 'xau' does not exist as a word in Mandarin Chinese. Perhaps you meant 'xiao'. However, without knowing the tone (or tune) of the word, it is impossible to accurately translate it. 'xiao' has about 84 different meanings depending on the tone and the context it is used in! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- actually, this person is asking what does "xau" mean in portuguese, not in chinese. anyway, "xau" is used frequently as an abbreviation for "tchau", which in portuguese means "bye"
What is gold called in different languages?
It depends on what languages your talking about. There are many. French: or Italian: oro Spanish: oro Russian: золото
What was the primary difference between the Spanish and Portuguese empires?
The primary difference between the Spanish and Portuguese empires was their geographical focus and their colonial strategies. The Spanish empire focused on the Americas, particularly Central and South America, while the Portuguese empire focused on maritime exploration and colonization in Africa, Asia, and Brazil. The Portuguese established a vast trading network, while the Spanish sought to extract valuable resources, such as gold and silver, from their American colonies.
What was the Southern coast of west Africa known as by the Portuguese explorers?
The Portuguese called the southern coast of West Africa the Gold Coast. They first arrived in the area in 1471.
How did the portuguese explorers refer to the southern coast of west Africa?
The gold Coast Gold coast
When did the Portuguese explores the gold coast of west Africa?
In 1471, the Portuguese explorers were the first European explorers to visit the Gold Coast of West Africa. The Gold Coast was a British colony on the Gulf of Guinea in west Africa that became the independent nation of Ghana in 1957.
What did the portuguese trade and buy on the gold coast?
food and gold
What did the Portuguese trade and buy on the gold coast.?
food and gold
Where was the gold coast the Portuguese traded by?
its was in queensland
What did the Portuguese buy and trade on the Gold coast?
food gold and diamonds
What did the Portuguese trade and buy one the gold coast?
food and gold
What did the Portuguese explorers call the southern west coast of Africa?
Gold Coast
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
Where did early Portuguese explore of Africa?
To reach Asia
Before gold cost was name Ghana what was the first name?
In the 15th century, the Portuguese explorers named the country 'Mina' after the gold mines found there. The name Gold Coast was adopted by English Colonisers
