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 was a key figure in the early part of the Age of Discovery. He sponsored numerous expeditions along the West African coast, leading to advances in navigation and exploration, although he did not personally explore. His support for exploratory ventures played a significant role in the development of new sea routes and the expansion of European knowledge of geography.
Prince Henry the Navigator was a key figure in the early part of the Age of Discovery. He sponsored numerous expeditions along the West African coast, leading to advances in navigation and exploration, although he did not personally explore. His support for exploratory ventures played a significant role in the development of new sea routes and the expansion of European knowledge of geography.