Challenges Faced
Dias wanted to continue the trip all the way to India but his crew refused to go further. Also, storms blew them off track away from their existing path. Lastly, six out of the nine men that were guarding the food ship were killed by locals.
Results of Exploration
The Portuguese had a new and more efficient trade route to India.
Importance of Explorer
Bartolomeu was the first to European to sail around the southern most tip of Africa.
Dias wanted to continue the trip all the way to India but his crew refused to go further. Also, storms blew them off track away from their existing path. Lastly, six out of the nine men that were guarding the food ship were killed by locals.
Results of Exploration
The Portuguese had a new and more efficient trade route to India.
Importance of Explorer
Bartolomeu was the first to European to sail around the southern most tip of Africa.