Which was not an achievement of Prince Henry of Portugal?

a. worked with shipbuilders to adapt lightweight caravels

b. used his curiosity and passion for adventure and the sea to advance sea travel and exploration

c. proved that the best sea route to Asia was westward across the Atlantic

d. kept track of Portuguese expeditions, so he could look for ways to improve navigational equipment

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Harper Horn

10 September, 07:41

Which was not an achievement of Prince Henry of Portugal?

a. worked with shipbuilders to adapt lightweight caravels

b. used his curiosity and passion for adventure and the sea to advance sea travel and exploration

c. proved that the best sea route to Asia was westward across the Atlantic

d. kept track of Portuguese expeditions, so he could look for ways to improve navigational equipment

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Shea Watson · Answer 1

That he "c. proved that the best sea route to Asia was westward across the Atlantic" was not an achievement of Prince Henry of Portugal, since this was physically impossible.