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Who reached the southern tip of Africa and named it "Cape of Good Hope"?
Who reached the southern tip of Africa and named it "Cape of Good Hope"?
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The correct option is B Bartholomew Diaz
Portuguese explorer Bartholomew Diaz sailed down along the west coast of the African continent and reached the southern tip of the continent. He named it the Cape of Good Hope as it gave the hope of discovering a sea route to the East.
Portuguese explorer Bartholomew Diaz sailed down along the west coast of the African continent and reached the southern tip of the continent. He named it the Cape of Good Hope as it gave the hope of discovering a sea route to the East.
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