The Portuguese Explorers and the Reasons for their Voyages

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What were the main reasons for the Portuguese voyages during the Age of Exploration?

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Wealth, Myths and religion, Trade, Government Support.

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Who was the leader of the Portuguese explorations?

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Prince Henry the Navigator.

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What did Prince Henry the Navigator establish in Sagres?

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A school for navigation.

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What navigation instruments were developed during Prince Henry's time?

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Astrolabe, quadrant, and crossstaff.

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What did the captains of the Portuguese voyages set up to mark the end of each voyage?

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Stone pillars called padrãos.

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What was Bartholomew Diaz known for?

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He rounded the southern tip of Africa and named it the Cape of Storms.

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What new name was given to the Cape of Storms by King John of Portugal?

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The Cape of Good Hope.

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Who led the expedition that eventually reached India in 1497?

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Vasco da Gama.

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What was the significance of Vasco da Gama's voyage?

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He established a sea route to India and the Spice Islands.

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What were some results of the Portuguese voyages?

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Established trading posts, defeated Arabs in the spice trade, increased supply of spices in Europe, established a large empire.