Portuguese Bartholomeu Dias first to round Cape of Good Hope
- 1. In which year did Bartholomeu Dias sail around the Cape of Good Hope?
A) 1555
B) 1488
C) 1492
D) 1520
- 2. Which country was Bartholomeu Dias from?
A) England
B) Italy
C) Portugal
D) Spain
- 3. Which ocean did Bartholomeu Dias sail into after rounding the Cape of Good Hope?
A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Pacific Ocean
C) Arctic Ocean
D) Indian Ocean
- 4. What was the original purpose of Bartholomeu Dias' expedition?
A) To find a sea route to India
B) To discover a new continent
C) To conquer new lands
D) To search for the Fountain of Youth
- 5. What was the name of the ship Bartholomeu Dias commanded during his voyage around the Cape of Good Hope?
A) Victoria
B) Santa María
C) São Cristóvão
D) Golden Hind
- 6. Which cape did Bartholomeu Dias name 'Cabo das Tormentas' meaning 'Cape of Storms'?
A) Cape Horn
B) Cape of Good Hope
C) Cape Point
D) Cape Agulhas
- 7. In which modern-day country did Bartholomeu Dias land after rounding the Cape of Good Hope?
A) Brazil
B) Australia
C) India
D) South Africa
- 8. How many ships were in Bartholomeu Dias' fleet when he rounded the Cape of Good Hope?
A) 7
B) 5
C) 1
D) 3
- 9. Which explorer followed Bartholomeu Dias' route and successfully reached India in 1498?
A) Vasco da Gama
B) Captain Cook
C) Ferdinand Magellan
D) Amerigo Vespucci
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