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Which of the following accurately describes Portugal’s role in the age of exploration?(1 point)
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Portugal explored South America and conquered the Inca Empire.
Portugal explored South America and conquered the Inca Empire.

Portugal explored Africa and found the kingdom of Prester John.
Portugal explored Africa and found the kingdom of Prester John.

Portugal explored North America in search of the Northwest Passage.
Portugal explored North America in search of the Northwest Passage.

Portugal explored the coast of Africa, discovering a sea route to India and beginning the Atlantic slave trade.

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Portugal explored the coast of Africa, discovering a sea route to India and beginning the Atlantic slave trade.

Explanation: Portuguese navigators (e.g., Bartolomeu Dias, Vasco da Gama) rounded the African coast to reach India, and 15th‑century Portuguese voyages and trading posts were central to the start of the Atlantic slave trade.