Question

which explorer contributed to the establishment of portuguese colonies in africa and india?
hernando cortes
ferdinand magellan
francis drake
vasco de gama

Explanation:

Vasco de Gama was a Portuguese explorer who reached India via the Cape - of - Good - Hope. His voyages helped establish Portuguese colonies in Africa and India. Hernando Cortes was a Spanish conquistador in the Americas. Ferdinand Magellan led the first circumnavigation of the Earth but was not mainly associated with Portuguese colonies in Africa and India. Francis Drake was an English sea - captain and privateer.

Answer:

D. Vasco de Gama