Prince Henry
Where was Prince Henry born?
Portugal
What did Henry's school teach?
Cartography, Astronomy, and Navigation
Of what country was Henry the Navigator a prince?
Portugal
How many expeditions did Prince Henry go on himself?
Zero (or None)
Define cartography.
Map making
True or False: Henry's school attracted experts in cartography, astronomy, and navigation from many nations.
True
In what year was Prince Henry born?
1394
Define astronomy.
Study of the stars
True or False: Some of the voyages Henry financed reached Asia.
False
Was Prince Henry actually a navigator?
No
What is a navigator?
a person who plots a ships direction
What route was Prince Henry trying to open?
the African route to Asia
How many expeditions did Prince Henry send out?
More than 50
What did Henry’s school help to accomplish?
an African route to Asia
Name one of the places reached by Prince Henry’s captains.
Sierra Leone