Question

X, a Portuguese explorer, reached the southern tip of the African continent and called it Y. What are X and Y?

• A. X- Vasco da Gama, Y- India
• B. X- Bartholomew Dias, Y- Cape of Good Hope
• C. X- Cabral, Y- Brazil
• D. X- Christopher Columbus, Y- America

Answer 1

The correct option is B X- Bartholomew Dias, Y- Cape of Good Hope

Bartholomew Dias was a Portuguese explorer who reached the southern tip of the African continent. He called it the Cape of Good Hope. Christopher Columbus conducted a total of four voyages in his lifetime. He explored North and South America during his voyages. In 1500 CE, Cabral, a Portuguese sailor, reached Brazil on his return journey from India.