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The southernmost tip of Africa came to be called the _______.
The southernmost tip of Africa came to be called the _______.
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The correct option is D The Cape of Good Hope
The Cape of Good Hope is a headland on the Atlantic coast side of South
Africa. It is known for its spectacular scenery. It was originally named
the Cape of Storms by Portuguese explorer Bartholomew Dias in 1488. It
was later renamed, by King John II of Portugal, the Cape of Good Hope
because of the great optimism engendered by the opening of a sea route
to India and the East.
The Cape of Good Hope is a headland on the Atlantic coast side of South Africa. It is known for its spectacular scenery. It was originally named the Cape of Storms by Portuguese explorer Bartholomew Dias in 1488. It was later renamed, by King John II of Portugal, the Cape of Good Hope because of the great optimism engendered by the opening of a sea route to India and the East.
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