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Explorers from which European country were the first to explore the west coast of Africa and eventually make their way past the Cape of Good Hope into the Indian Ocean?

A. Portugal
B. Spain
C. England
D. Italy



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Portugal was the first European country to explore the west coast of Africa and seek a route to the Indian Ocean.


Explanation:

Portugal was the European country that first explored the west coast of Africa and sought a route to the Indian Ocean to trade with Asia. Their explorers, like Bartholomew Diaz, rounded the Cape of Good Hope before the Spanish's encounters with the Americas. The Portuguese's exploration of the African coast and establishment of trading ports marked the beginning of their powerful sea empire.


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