Bartolomew Diaz and the Age of Exploration

Who was the first known explorer to successfully navigate the Cape of Good Hope?

• Christopher Columbus

• Bartolomew Diaz

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco de Gama

What was the primary reason for King John II of Portugal to commission Diaz's expedition?

• To map the African coastline

• To explore the Americas

• To find a new land for colonization

• To establish a sea route to India

Which storm-related challenge did Diaz face during his voyage?

• A hurricane near the Caribbean

• A typhoon in the Pacific Ocean

• A storm that blew him off course near the Cape of Good Hope

• A blizzard in the Arctic

What role did Diaz play in Vasco de Gama's expeditions?

• He was the navigator

• He served as a shipbuilding consultant

• He was the captain of the lead ship

• He financed the expeditions

How did Bartolomew Diaz die?

• Peacefully at home

• In a shipwreck at the Cape of Good Hope

• From illness during a voyage

• In a battle at sea