Exploration and Voyages of Discovery

The video discusses Portugal's early exploration efforts, led by Prince Henry the Navigator, to find an all-water route to India. It highlights the strategic focus on Africa and the Cape of Good Hope, drawing an analogy to Finding Nemo. Vasco da Gama's successful voyage to India is emphasized, showcasing the immense profits from spices and goods. The benefits of an all-water route, such as safety and avoiding hostile territories, are also explained.

Why was Portugal able to explore the world earlier than Spain?

• They had better maps.

• They expelled the Moors earlier.

• They had a larger population.

• They had more advanced ships.

Who was Prince Henry the Navigator?

• A famous cartographer.

• The first person to sail around the world.

• A Portuguese prince who sponsored voyages.

• A Spanish explorer.

What was the main goal of the voyages sponsored by Prince Henry?

• To find an all-water route to India.

• To find gold in Africa.

• To discover new continents.

• To map the stars.

What challenge did early explorers face when trying to sail down the African coast?

• Stormy weather.

• Fear of the unknown.

• Lack of food supplies.

• Hostile native tribes.

What is a humorous comparison made in the transcript regarding exploration?

• Explorers were like pirates.

• Explorers were like astronauts.

• Explorers were like characters in Finding Nemo.

• Explorers were like knights.

Which explorer almost reached the Cape of Good Hope before Vasco da Gama?

• Bartolomeu Dias.

• Ferdinand Magellan.

• John Cabot.

• Christopher Columbus.

What was Vasco da Gama's significant achievement?

• Mapping the Pacific Ocean.

• Sailing around Africa to India.

• Discovering America.

• Finding the Northwest Passage.

Why was Vasco da Gama's voyage to India so profitable?

• He traded in spices and jewels.

• He discovered gold mines.

• He established a new trade route to China.

• He found a new continent.

What is one advantage of an all-water route to India?

• It is faster than land routes.

• It allows for larger ships.

• It avoids hostile territories.

• It is cheaper than other routes.

What geographical feature is less of a concern on an all-water route?

• Forests.

• Rivers.

• Mountains.

• Deserts.