Asked by Rylee

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.

Is it D?
Answered by Ms. Sue
No.

http://www.history.com/topics/exploration/bartolomeu-dias
Answered by Rylee
it says his ship crashed... does that mean that it's B?
Answered by Ms. Sue
But it doesn't say that everyone was killed, does it?

I've checked two of your guesses. You're on your own now. Please do not post this again.

Btw-- the answer is in the link I posted.
Answered by Reed
Yes, the linked article does say the crew was all lost. You are correct, the right answer is B.
Answered by Rylee
thanks, Reed. I already took the test and passed with a 90. this one was correct.
Answered by Reed
Good for you! :)
Answered by anonymous
What a surprise.......... B was wrong!!
Answered by History101
It's A
Answered by steph
a is correct
Answered by frog
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