Which does not describe Prince Henry of Portugal? A. proved that ships could sail south, around the tip of Africa, and then eastward to Asia B. used his position as son of the king to sponsor exploration in the early 1400s C. authorized numerous expeditions to explore Africa D. established a court on the southern tip of Portugal from where he could send out expeditions

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Amy Branch

11 May, 02:21

Which does not describe Prince Henry of Portugal? A. proved that ships could sail south, around the tip of Africa, and then eastward to Asia B. used his position as son of the king to sponsor exploration in the early 1400s C. authorized numerous expeditions to explore Africa D. established a court on the southern tip of Portugal from where he could send out expeditions

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Carmelo · Answer 1

A. proved that ships could sail south, around the tip of Africa, and then eastward to Asia.

Prince Henry of Portugal, also known as Henry the Navigator, is described by B, C, and D; his position as a prince let him authorize and sponsor explorations. Answer choice A is referring to a different explorer, Bartolomeu Dias.