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Bartolomeu Dias Word Scramble

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Bartolomeu Dias was a famous Portuguese explorer who was the first European to sail around the southern tip of Africa, opening up a new trade route to India. To learn more about his adventures and the challenges he faced, try playing our word scramble game!

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explorer
Bartolomeu Dias was a Portuguese explorer who sailed around the southern tip of Africa.
Cape of Good Hope
Dias was the first European explorer to round the Cape of Good Hope in 1488.
navigation
Dias used his knowledge of navigation to successfully navigate the treacherous waters around Africa.
Portuguese
Dias was a Portuguese sailor who was commissioned by King John II of Portugal to find a trade route to India.
Africa
Dias' voyage around the southern tip of Africa opened up new trade routes for European explorers.
sea route
Dias' discovery of a sea route to India paved the way for future explorers like Vasco da Gama.

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