Portuguese Expeditions

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First European explorers to reach Africa during the Age of Exploration:

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The Portuguese

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Prince Henry the Navigator's role in voyages to the western coast of Africa?

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Directed many important expeditions to the western coast of Africa.

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Diogo Cam's achievement?

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First European sailor to reach the Congo River.

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Diogo Cam's action after reaching the Congo River's mouth?

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He left a pillar on the riverbank, claiming the land for Portugal.

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First European navigator to sail around the Cape of Good Hope?

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Bartolomeu Dias

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Year Bartolomeu Dias sailed to Brazil?

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1500

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First European explorer to reach India by sea?

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Vasco da Gama

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First European colony in southern Africa?

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Cape Town

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First European colony in southern Africa founded by:

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Jan van Riebeeck

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Jan van Riebeeck founded the first European colony in southern Africa as a member of which company?

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The Dutch East India Company