Question

from the nearpod video, which of the following was not a reason why portugal became home to many great explorers?

○ portugal sat along the mediterranean and atlantic coasts.

○ portugal had the best lumber to build ships out of.

○ portugal was resource poor, meaning they had to voyage to find trading partners.

○ portugal’s prince henry the navigator established a maritime - specific school at sagres.

Explanation:

Portugal's location along the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts provided access to seas for exploration. Prince Henry the Navigator's school at Sagres advanced navigation knowledge. Needing trading - partners due to resource - poverty also spurred exploration. However, there is no indication that Portugal had the best lumber for ship - building as a key factor for the rise of explorers.

Answer:

Portugal had the best lumber to build ships out of.