History- Europeans Explorers finds Southern Africa

Which European explorer established the sea route from Europe to the East via Southern Africa in 1488?

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Marco Polo

Which European country was the first to establish a settlement in Southern Africa?

• Spain

• Portugal

• Netherlands

• England

Which European explorer is often credited with being the first European to set foot on Southern African soil?

• Vasco da Gama

• Bartolomeu Dias

• Jan van Riebeeck

• Bartolomeu Perestrelo

What natural landmark did Bartholomeu Dias name 'Cape of Storms'?

• Cape Horn

• Cape of Good Hope

• Cape Agulhas

• Cape Point

Which European explorer was successful in sailing a route from Europe to India in order to gain easier access to global spice trade.

• Vasco da Gama

• Bartolomeu Dias