Portugal was a major power during the Age of Exploration.TrueFalse

By 1600, on which continents did Portugal claim or control territory or cities?

Which explorer led Portugal in winning the European race for a sea route to Asia?Bartolomeau DiasAlvar Nunez de VacaVasco Nunez de BalboaVasco de Gama

8. Which nation explored the coast of Africa under Prince Henry the Navigator? A. France B. Spain C. Portugal D. England

What were the reasons for Spanish exploration?

"The Age of Exploration, spanning the 15th to the 17th century, was marked by European maritime expeditions to discover new trade routes and territories. Driven by economic, religious, and technological factors, explorers like Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, and Ferdinand Magellan ventured into uncharted waters. These voyages led to the discovery of the Americas, the establishment of sea routes to Asia, and the beginning of European colonialism in various parts of the world. However, they also resulted in the displacement and suffering of indigenous populations."—Henry Kamen, Empire: How Spain Became a World Power, 2003 Compared to other European explorers, what distinguishes Ferdinand Magellan's expedition?A The discovery of the Americas and the establishment of coloniesB The establishment of a sea route to India by rounding the Cape of Good HopeC The first circumnavigation of the Earth, proving it was roundD The conquest of the Inca Empire and the extraction of vast amounts of gold