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Which Island was occupied by the Portuguese in the 15th century?

  1. Barbados Island

  2. Hormuz

  3. Canary Islands

  4. Maluku
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Before 15th century, the Canary Islands were occupied by the Spain. The Portuguese registered their presence in 15th century when in 1341 the king of Portugal sent a military expedition to the islands. By the end of the 15th century the Canary Islands already contained a considerable Portuguese population.

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When did Vasco da Gama discover India?

  1. 1494

  2. 1472

  3. 1498

  4. 1453
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The discovery of the sea route to India is the description sometimes used in Europe and among the Portuguese for the first recorded trip made directly from Europe to India via the Atlantic Ocean. It was undertaken under the command of Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama during the reign of King Manuel I in 1497 -1499. Considered by Europe to be one of the most remarkable voyages of the Age of Discovery, it consolidated the Portuguese maritime presence in Indian Ocean and that country's dominance of global trade routes.
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Which islands were discovered by Henry's sailors?
This question has multiple answers.

  1. Madeira

  2. Spice

  3. Azores

  4. Andaman
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Prince Henry is considered to be the driving force behind the maritime exploration carried out by the Portuguese. His sailors discovered the Madeira and Azores Islands of Atlantic Ocean in 1420 and 1427 respectively. The Portuguese cultivated wheat and sugarcane which provided enormous wealth.

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Which Portuguese traveller reached the southern most tip of Africa?

  1. Vasco da Gama

  2. Ferdinand Magellan

  3. Bartholomeo Diaz

  4. Christopher Columbus
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Bartholomew Diaz was a nobleman and explorer of the Portuguese royal household. He was the first person to sail around the southernmost tip of Africa in 1488. This exploration led to the setting up the route from Europe to Asia.

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The fall of Constantinople took place in the year ________.

  1. 1450

  2. 1451

  3. 1452

  4. 1453
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The fall of Constantinople occurred between 6th April and 29th May 1453. Ottoman Empire attacked the Byzantine Empire and fought for 53 days. In the present day, it is known as Istanbul.

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How many crew members accompanied Christopher Columbus on his voyage?

  1. 88

  2. 80

  3. 18

  4. 8
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Christopher Columbus had three ships on his first voyage, the Niña, the Pinta, and Santa Maria. Columbus sailed on 3 August 1492 and was accompanied by 88 men . There were 21 on the Nina, 26 on the Pinta, and 41 on the Santa María.