Chapter 3: Portuguese Exploration

Who led the Portuguese exploration?

• King John I

• Prince Henry

• Vasco da Gama

• Bartolomeu Dias

Which country was the seagoing pioneer in the 1400s?

• Spain

• France

• England

• Portugal

What was the main goal of Portuguese exploration?

• Spread Christianity

• Gain knowledge

• Set up trade routes

• All of the above

Who was the first European to find a route to the Indian Ocean?

• Prince Henry

• Bartolomeu Dias

• Vasco da Gama

• Pedro Alvares Cabral

What did the Portuguese bring back from their expeditions?

• Gold and ivory

• Spices

• People to be sold into slavery

• All of the above

What did the Portuguese establish along the Swahili Coast?

• Trading posts

• Farming communities

• Mining operations

• Religious centers

What did Vasco da Gama trade in Calicut, India?

• Spices, gems, and pearls

• Gold and ivory

• Copper and iron ore

• Salt, tools, and pottery

What did Pedro Alvares Cabral discover during his expedition?

• The Cape of Good Hope

• The Swahili Coast

• The Island of the True Cross

• The Spice Islands

What was the name of the Hindu ruler in Calicut, India?

• Zamorin

• Cabral

• Dias

• Gama

How did the Portuguese reach the coast of Brazil?

• By following the coast of Africa

• By crossing the Pacific Ocean

• By sailing around the Cape of Good Hope

• By following the trade winds