Which statement is true about Portugal and exploration?(1 point)

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Portuguese explorers established the first permanent European settlements in the Americas
Portuguese explorers established the first permanent European settlements in the Americas

Prince Henry the Navigator established a school for navigation
Prince Henry the Navigator established a school for navigation

the Portuguese explorers foudn a trade route to Japan by traveling West
the Portuguese explorers foudn a trade route to Japan by traveling West

Exploration by the Portuguese ended after the death of Prince Henry in 1480

Answer 1

The true statement about Portugal and exploration is:

Prince Henry the Navigator established a school for navigation.

Prince Henry played a significant role in the early days of the Portuguese Empire and was instrumental in promoting maritime exploration, including the establishment of a school that advanced navigation techniques. The other statements are either inaccurate or misleading.