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In the 1400 Portuguese sailed along the coast of west Africa where were they heading and why?
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∙ 11y ago
they were heading to southern Africa and why becauseThe Portuguese Empire (Portuguese: Império Português) was the first global empire in history, with territories in South America, Africa, India and South East Asia. It was also the longest lived of the modern European colonial empires, spanning almost six centuries, from the capture of Ceuta in 1415 to the handover of Macau in 1999.
Portuguese explorers began exploring the coast of Africa in 1419, making use of the latest developments in navigation, cartography and maritime technology such as the caravel, in order that they might find a sea route to the source of the lucrative spice trade. In 1488, Bartolomeu Dias rounded the Cape of Good Hope, and in 1498, Vasco da Gama reached India. In 1500, by an accidental landfall on the South American coast for some, by the crown's secret design for others, Pedro Álvares Cabral would find and lead to the establishment of the colony of Brazil. Over the following decades, Portuguese sailors continued to explore the coasts and islands of East Asia, establishing forts and factories as they went. By 1571, a string of outposts connected Lisbon to Nagasaki: the empire had become truly global, and in the process brought great wealth to Portugal.
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∙ 9y agoLand or Mediterranean Sea routes were too expensive and dangerous and were dominated by other powers, first Italian Republics, later the Ottomans, even more after the fall of Constantinopla in 1453.
Besides, one should remember that one of the reasons to those expeditions around Africa was also to find the legendary Christian kingdom of the Prester John, that was thought to exist somewhere between India and Africa.
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∙ 11y agoThey were the fist one to sail because they wanted to :)
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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
Why did Columbus sail south along Africa before he sailed west to the Americas?
Because he want to follow direction of the wind
Who sent Portuguese explorers along the west coast of Africa?
prince henry
In their voyages along the west coast of Africa the Portuguese were initially in search of?
Although motivated by the search for gold, spices, and slaves, the Portuguese initially were in search of a sea route to India.
What did Bartolomeu Dias succeed or do?
Bartolomeu Dias didn't succeed because he died along the way to India.Bartolomeu sailed along the coast of Africa from Europe to get find a shorter way to get to India.
In the 1400s the Portuguese sailed along the coast of West Africa Where were the heading and why?
They were heading toward Asia because the prices of silk along the Silk Road were too high
In the 1400's explorers from china and Portugal sailed along what coastline?
In the 1400s, Chinese explorers sailed along the eastern coast of Africa, while Portuguese explorers sailed along the western coast of Africa. The Chinese explorer Zheng He led expeditions to East Africa, while Portuguese explorers such as Bartolomeu Dias and Vasco da Gama reached the southern tip of Africa and eventually sailed to India.
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
Which best describes early Portuguese explorations?
Early Portuguese explorations were primarily driven by the desire to find new trade routes to Asia and spread Christianity. They established trading posts along the coast of Africa and expanded their influence in the Indian Ocean through explorers like Vasco da Gama. The Portuguese were the first Europeans to reach India by sea in 1498.
Who sailed along the coast of Africa and discovered wherev the Indian ocean began?
Bartolomeu Dias
What was unusual about the reign of hatsheput?
It was a women taking over for her dead husband.During her regin,Egyptians traders sailed along the coast of East Africa.
If you left South America and sailed East along the equator what continent would you end up at?
You would end up in Africa.
Why did Portuguese sailor begin exploring along the coast of Africa?
To reach Asia
Who sent Portuguese explorers along the west coast of Africa?
prince henry
Why did Columbus sail south along Africa before he sailed west to the Americas?
Because he want to follow direction of the wind
Who was the Portuguese prince who mapped Africa's coastline?
The Portuguese prince who mapped Africa's coastline was Prince Henry the Navigator. He played a significant role in initiating the Age of Exploration and promoting maritime exploration along the coast of Africa in the 15th century.
What was the main goal of early Portuguese exploration along the cost of Africa?
The portuguese wanted to find gold along the coast of Africa
