Which accurately describes why Bartolomeu Dias did not complete his journey to India?

Question

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?

Answer 1

No.

http://www.history.com/topics/exploration/bartolomeu-dias

Answer 2

it says his ship crashed... does that mean that it's B?

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

Yes, the linked article does say the crew was all lost. You are correct, the right answer is B.

Answer 5

thanks, Reed. I already took the test and passed with a 90. this one was correct.

Answer 6

Good for you! :)

Answer 7

What a surprise.......... B was wrong!!

Answer 8

It's A

Answer 9

a is correct

Answer 10

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