What name did King John II of Portugal give to the southern tip of Africa rounded by Portuguese sailors in 1489?

A) Molucca Strait
B) Strait of Gibraltar
C) Cape Horn
D) Cape of Good Hope
E) the Bosporus


D

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For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. Sparta

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What was King John's reign characterized by?

A. the decline of royal authority and prestige B. a revival of religious fervor due to the Crusades C. the tightening of royal authority over the English nobility D. the defeat of France in the Hundred Years' War

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Who replaced Philip II of Macedon as leader of the Greeks?

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