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To What Extent Did The Portuguese Before European Exploration

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The Portuguese were so successful in leading the way to exploration to Africa and in the Indian Ocean because the prince, Prince Henry, gave strong economical support and Bartholomew Dias, a Portuguese explorer, safely crossed the Cape of Storms, they lost their dominance due to other countries seeking control. Prince Henry wanted to expand and explore more of the world, so he started funding expeditions to the western coast of Africa. Prince Henry also started a school to teach people how to navigate the sea, so more people would go out and explore. Another reason the Portuguese were so successful is because one of their explorers, Bartholomew Dias, was the first to safely cross the Cape of Storms. Bartholomew Dias took back the information
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