Question
which of the following accurately describes portugal s role in the age of exploration
a portugal explored africa and found the kingdom of prester john
b portugal explored south america and conquered the inca empire
cportugal explored nowrth america in search of the northwest passage
d
a portugal explored africa and found the kingdom of prester john
b portugal explored south america and conquered the inca empire
cportugal explored nowrth america in search of the northwest passage
d
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The option that accurately describes Portugal's role in the Age of Exploration is:
**A. Portugal explored Africa and found the kingdom of Prester John.**
Portugal was indeed involved in explorations along the African coast, seeking new trade routes and the legendary kingdom of Prester John, which was thought to be a Christian kingdom somewhere in Africa.
The other options are not accurate representations of Portugal's historical actions during the Age of Exploration:
- **B**: Portugal did not conquer the Inca Empire; that was primarily the work of Spain.
- **C**: Portugal did not explore North America in search of the Northwest Passage; this was more closely associated with English and French exploration efforts.
If you have a specific "D" option to review, please provide it for assessment!
**A. Portugal explored Africa and found the kingdom of Prester John.**
Portugal was indeed involved in explorations along the African coast, seeking new trade routes and the legendary kingdom of Prester John, which was thought to be a Christian kingdom somewhere in Africa.
The other options are not accurate representations of Portugal's historical actions during the Age of Exploration:
- **B**: Portugal did not conquer the Inca Empire; that was primarily the work of Spain.
- **C**: Portugal did not explore North America in search of the Northwest Passage; this was more closely associated with English and French exploration efforts.
If you have a specific "D" option to review, please provide it for assessment!