History · Geographical Discoveries
How did Prince Henry the Navigator primarily encourage and systematic advance maritime exploration along the African coast?
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- 1By inventing the maritime magnetic compass and astrolabe himself
- 2By discovering a direct sea route to India around the southern tip of Africa
- 3By personally captaining exploratory fleets across the Atlantic Ocean
- 4By establishing a base to collect geographical data, compile cartography, and fund expeditions✓
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By establishing a base to collect geographical data, compile cartography, and fund expeditions
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