Question

Because of its location, which European country was the first to launch large scale exploration voyages?

Answer 1

The correct answer is: Portugal.

The location of Portugal which was relevant to exploration is "on the coast of the Atlantic". This means that the Portuguese were  very skilled at building ships and sailing, since they only bordered Spain and had to use ships to travel anywhere else.

Answer 2

Portugal was the first country to launch large scale exploration voyages.

Further explanation:

Portugal has played an important role in Europe’s Age of discoveries. Prince Henry was the Navigator who played an important role during this period. He is considered as in charge of the voyages to the Africa continent which took place for the first time.

THE ROLE OF PORTUGAL IN EXPLORING VOYAGES

Portugal was the first country that launched large scale exploration voyages. It began due to the efforts of Prince Henry.  He is often known as Henry the Navigator as he was not himself explorer. The ultimate aim of Prince Henry was to find out the sea route between Africa and India.

Portuguese exploration changed European’s understanding in many ways. They explored many places like the coasts of Africa and then they brought back slaves and gold. They found a sea or water route to India.

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Answer details:

Grade: High School

Subject: Social Studies

Topic: The Role of Portugal in Exploring Voyages

Keywords: voyages, age of discoveries, navigator, slaves, sea route, coasts, exploration, continent, explorer