Answer:
The correct answers are
(A) Da Gama sailed around Africa to India.
(B) Portugal became the leader of the navigational arts in Europe.
(C) Magellan was sent on the first voyage around the world.
(E) It grew in wealth and importance from its all-water route to the Orient.
Explanation:
Alongside Spain, the Portuguese were one of the first European countries to actively explore the oceans and look for a route to the East Indies.
One of the most popular explorers in Portugal was Vasco Da Dama who was the first person in history to sail around Africa and reach India.
Later on, the Portuguese sponsored Ferdinand Magellan to explore more of the oceans and he became the first person in history to circumnavigate the earth.
This not only cemented their position in Europe as the best sea explorers but brought them a lot of wealth and prosperity due to their all-water route to key trading areas.
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The correct answer is " a rocky, mountainous land". Greece is a small country compared to other countries such as Russia and Canada. Most of its geography comprises mountains, with more than 300 distributed along its territory. The most significant Greek mountain axis is the Pindus Mountain range that extends through the mountains in the Peloponnese and Crete.
Answer:
Radio-wave communications signals travel through the air in a straight line, reflect off of clouds or layers of the ionosphere, or are relayed by satellites in space. They are used in standard broadcast radio and television, shortwave radio, navigation and air-traffic control, cellular telephony, and even remote-controlled toys.
Explanation:
<span>Benjamin Franklin was all of those, so he fits this description. </span>
