How far did Dias demonstrate the most effective southward route was?
Just off the African coast
In the middle of the ocean
On the African coast
Well to the west of the African coast
Answer
Dias was the first European to round the Cape of Good Hope, which is the southernmost point of the African continent. This was a significant achievement, as it meant that European ships could now sail directly to the Indian Ocean from Europe.
Discovering the Uncharted Seas: The Voyage of Bartolomeu Dias