Which European was responsible for the accumulation of detailed charts which led to increased
commerce to include the west coast of Africa?
a. Christopher Columbus
b. Prince Henry
c. Charles Wilkes
d. Captain James Coo
ANS: B
Prince Henry the Navigator established a center at Sagres dedicated to the study of marine science and
navigation. Captains under his patronage explored the unknown southern seas, including West Africa,
and accumulated detailed charts wherever they went. Information can be found in the section
Understanding the Ocean Began with Voyaging for Trade and Exploration
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