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