Was Dias the first to round the tip of what continent?
Europe
Asia
Australia
Africa
Answer
In 1488, Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Dias became the first European to round the Cape of Good Hope at the southern tip of Africa. Dias' voyage was a major milestone in the Age of Discovery, as it opened up the sea route from Europe to Asia.
Discovering the Uncharted Seas: The Voyage of Bartolomeu Dias