The Colonization and Development of the Azores

Who is credited with being the first Portuguese explorer to land on the Azores?

• Jojo de Silvas

• Prince Henry the Navigator

• Antonio Prior of Credo

• Gonzalo Velio Cabral

What year did the colonization of Madeira begin?

• 1418

• 1427

• 1351

• 1432

Which island was the first to be officially colonized in the Azores?

• Santa Maria

• Pico

• Sao Miguel

• Faial

What was one of the main reasons for the delay in the colonization of the Azores compared to Madeira?

• Lack of resources

• Preference for already profitable lands

• Poor climate for agriculture

• Hostile native population

Which crop struggled to grow successfully in the Azores compared to Madeira?

• Sugarcane

• Cotton

• Wheat

• Yams

What was a significant challenge for Azorean traders?

• Rough seas

• Pirate attacks

• Lack of ships

• High taxes

What led to occasional food shortages in the Azores?

• Lack of labor

• Poor soil quality

• Export-focused upper class

• Natural disasters

Which European power did not attempt a naval attack on the Azores?

• Dutch

• Italian

• English

• French

What natural events have repeatedly threatened the Azores?

• Droughts

• Tsunamis

• Volcanic eruptions

• Hurricanes

What is the current status of the Azores within Portugal?

• Portuguese colony

• Military base

• Autonomous region

• Independent nation