Which country did Bartholomew Dias belong to?

Spain

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Portugal

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Solution

The correct option is B Portugal
Bartholomew Dias was a Portuguese explorer. He reached the southern tip of African continent in 1487 CE and called it Cape of Storms. It was later renamed as Cape of Good Hope by King John II of Portugal.

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