answersLogoWhite

0

It was named because of the great optimism engendered by the opening of a sea route to India and the East.

Answer2

The major cape close to the southern tip of Africa had not always been known as the Cape of Good Hope. Originally it was given the name Cape of Storms by the Portuguese explorer Bartholomeu Dias in 1488, due to the stormy weather. John II of Portugal renamed it for the above mentioned reasons.

John II of Portugal renamed it Cape of Good Hope because its discovery was a good omen that India could be reached by sea from Europe

Also known as cape of storms. It received its name because in the past it was very difficult for the ships to pass this point, especially during bad weather, without being wrecked as there are many rocks, etc close to the shore.

User Avatar

Wiki User

9y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Who is the Porteguese king who renamed the southern tip of Africa the Cape of Good Hope?

John II of Portugal renamed the southern tip of Africa the Cape of Good Hope.


What did king john of Portugal renamed the southern tip of Africa?

King John of Portugal renamed the southern tip of Africa the Cape of Good Hope. He renamed it that because it's discovery indicated that a sea route to India would soon be found.


Who is the Portuguese King that renamed the southern tip of Africa the Cape of Good Hope?

João II (John II) of Portugal renamed the southern tip of Africa the Cape of Good Hope. King John not just john


Who is bartholumeu diaz?

Bartholomew Dias is a famous explorer who sailed the ocean and found the cape of storms which is later renamed the cape of good hope


Who is bartolome dias in the year 1487?

He was a Portuguese explorer who discovered the "Cape Of Good Hope". But he originally named it the "Cape Of Storms", but it was renamed by John ll of Portugal. Dias never got through the "Cape Of Good Hope" though.


How did the southern tip of Africa became known as the Cape of Good Hope?

renamed by John II of Portugal as "Cape of Good Hope" (Cabo da Boa Esperança) because of the great optimism engendered by the opening of a sea route to India and the East.


Did Bartholomeu Dias's exploration around the Cape of Good Hope influence the native people?

Yes. He originally named it the "Cape of Storms"(Cabo das Tormentas). It was later renamed the "Cape of Good Hope" (Cabo da Boa Esperança) by King John II of Portugal.Internet Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartolomeu_Dias


What is the cape that ends in hope?

The Cape of Good Hope


What continent is the Cape of Good Hope in?

The Cape of Good Hope is located in Africa.


What are examples of capes?

AnswerThe Cape of Good Hope and Cape Horn.AnswerThe Cape of Good Hope and Cape Horn.YOU DON'T HAVE TO DOUBLE IT!!!


How would you capitalize cape of good hope?

I would write it as Cape of Good Hope.


Did Bartholomew Dias's exploration around the Cape of Good Hope influence the native people?

(Bartholomeu Dias, not Bartholomew Dias)Yes. He originally named it the "Cape of Storms"(Cabo das Tormentas). It was later renamed the "Cape of Good Hope" (Cabo da Boa Esperança) by King John II of Portugal.Internet Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartolomeu_Dias