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