QCM : Maritime Explorations and Global Discoveries — 8 questions

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Prince Henry the Navigator is primarily known for founding the School of Navigation at Sagres, which played a crucial role in advancing navigation, mapmaking, and shipbuilding, enabling Portugal to undertake successful long-distance voyages during the Age of Discovery.

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The Portuguese expeditions were mainly motivated by economic and strategic goals, including finding a sea route to India to control the spice trade and expand Portuguese influence, not colonizing the Americas or exploring the Arctic.

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The School of Navigation at Sagres was established in the 15th century, during the Age of Discoveries, to improve navigation techniques, mapmaking, and shipbuilding, which supported Portuguese exploration efforts.

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Prince Henry the Navigator is known for founding the School of Navigation at Sagres, which played a key role in improving navigation techniques and shipbuilding for Portuguese explorers.

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Vasco da Gama's journey in 1497–1498 was the first to successfully sail from Europe around Africa to India, establishing a direct sea route.

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The conquest of Ceuta occurred in 1415 and is considered the start of Portuguese expansion and exploration efforts.

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The School of Navigation at Sagres worked on improving maps, shipbuilding, and training sailors, which were crucial for successful maritime exploration.

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Portugal had established a maritime empire and globetrotting trade routes by the 16th century, following or during the period of intense exploration in the 15th and early 16th centuries.