Question
What influence did Prince Henry the Navigator have on the Age of Discovery?
A.
He used his maps to find the first water routes to Africa.
B.
He improved navigation by developing the first compass.
C.
He captained the first European ships to travel to Asia.
D.
He paid for sailors to travel to and explore new locations.
A.
He used his maps to find the first water routes to Africa.
B.
He improved navigation by developing the first compass.
C.
He captained the first European ships to travel to Asia.
D.
He paid for sailors to travel to and explore new locations.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
D. He paid for sailors to travel to and explore new locations.
Prince Henry the Navigator played a significant role in the Age of Discovery by sponsoring and financing voyages of exploration along the west coast of Africa. His support helped advance maritime knowledge and navigation techniques, leading to greater exploration of unknown territories.
Prince Henry the Navigator played a significant role in the Age of Discovery by sponsoring and financing voyages of exploration along the west coast of Africa. His support helped advance maritime knowledge and navigation techniques, leading to greater exploration of unknown territories.