Question
Which accurately describes why Bartolomeu Dias did not complete his journey to India?
A. Dias’s food supply had run low, and the crew convinced him to return to Portugal.
B. Dias’s ship crashed into the rocky shores of Madagascar, killing the entire crew.
C. Dias accidentally discovered South America in an attempt to find a sea route to India.
D. Dias decided to establish a colony and trading outpost at the southern tip of Africa.
I think it is C
A. Dias’s food supply had run low, and the crew convinced him to return to Portugal.
B. Dias’s ship crashed into the rocky shores of Madagascar, killing the entire crew.
C. Dias accidentally discovered South America in an attempt to find a sea route to India.
D. Dias decided to establish a colony and trading outpost at the southern tip of Africa.
I think it is C
Answers
Ms. Sue
Nope. It's too bad you wasted your time guessing rather than reading your text.
http://www.history.com/topics/exploration/bartolomeu-dias
http://www.history.com/topics/exploration/bartolomeu-dias
Michael
Sorry, I wasn't guessing I guess i got him mixed up with another explorer, learning about a couple at the moment and i swear he went to India
Rylee
So it'd be D, right? Because Bartolomeu was the first one to round the tip of Africa
mckenna
oh my gosh ms.sue how about u help michale instead of making him feel absolutely stupid for getting the wrong answer.
Anonymous
its A
Jane
Ms Sue you are absolutely awful to kids looking for help. Does it make you feel good to treat others like garbage?
The Don
dont get butthurt
frog
so whats the answer...