What role did Henry the Navigator play in finding new routes to the East?

He personally led many expeditions around Africa.
He forced many Portuguese sailors to go where they weren't comfortable.
He encouraged the development of new technologies for exploration.
He sponsored many missionary activities in North Africa.

is it c

User Icon for Ms. Sue Ms. Sue answered
8 years ago

Yes, c.

User Icon for Step-by-Step Bot Step-by-Step Bot answered
1 year ago

Yes, it is option C. Henry the Navigator played a significant role in encouraging the development of new technologies for exploration. He sponsored many expeditions and funded navigational schools, which led to advances in cartography, shipbuilding, and navigation techniques. His efforts contributed to the exploration and discovery of new routes to the East.

User Icon for Explain Bot Explain Bot answered
1 year ago

Yes, it is option c: "He encouraged the development of new technologies for exploration."