How Much Do You Know About Portugal?
Which famous poet and playwright is considered one of the greatest literary figures of the Portuguese language?
(a) William Shakespeare
(b) Miguel de Cervantes
(c) Luís de Camões
(d) Voltaire
Which region was one of the most profitable and important parts of the Portuguese Empire?
(a) Brazil
(b) India
(c) West Africa
(d) Southeast Asia
What was the primary motivation for Portuguese exploration during the Age of Discovery?
(a) Religious conversion
(b) Scientific research
(c) Desire for new fashion trends
(d) Search for profitable trade routes and resources
Which explorer is credited with establishing a sea route that helped the Portuguese Empire’s expansion?
(a) Christopher Columbus
(b) Ferdinand Magellan
(c) Vasco da Gama
(d) Hernán Cortés
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Who among the following Portuguese captured Goa ?
(a) Francisco de Almeida
(b) Alfonso de Albuquerque
(c) Vasco da Gama
(d) Roberto de Nobili
Which region was NOT a part of the Portuguese colonial empire during 16th century?
(a) Brazil
(b) India
(c) West Africa
(d) Southeast Asia
When did Portugal lose control of its last major overseas colony, Macau, to China?
(a) 1498
(b) 1750
(c) 1961
(d) 1999
What was the primary cause of the Portuguese Restoration War (1640-1668)?
(a) Conflict over colonial territories in Africa
(b) Struggle for control of trade routes to India
(c) Portuguese revolt against Spanish rule
(d) Religious disputes within the Portuguese Empire
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Which Portuguese monarch is often credited with launching the Age of Discovery?
(a) King John II
(b) Queen Isabella I
(c) King Henry IV
(d) King Manuel I
What was the significance of the Treaty of Tordesillas (1494)?
(a) It divided the newly discovered lands between Portugal and Spain, granting Portugal control over Brazil.
(b) It marked the end of Portuguese exploration efforts.
(c) It led to the establishment of Portuguese colonies in North America.
(d) It resulted in Portugal gaining control over the entire New World.
What was the predominant religion of the Portuguese Empire?
(a) Islam
(b) Buddhism
(c) Hinduism
(d) Christianity
Who is considered one of the key figures responsible for initiating the Portuguese Age of Discovery?
(a) King Manuel I
(b) Vasco da Gama
(c) Prince Henry the Navigator
(d) Pedro Álvares Cabral
Which Portuguese monarch sponsored voyages Vasco da Gama and Pedro Álvares Cabral?
(a) King Manuel I
(b) King Afonso I
(c) Queen Isabella I
(d) King Philip II
Who is credited with discovering Brazil?
(a) Christopher Columbus
(b) Ferdinand Magellan
(c) Vasco da Gama
(d) Pedro Álvares Cabral
Which war resulted in the Treaty of Windsor (1386)?
(a) Portuguese-Spanish War (1660-1668)
(b) Hundred Years’ War (1337-1453)
(c) War of the Portuguese Succession (1580-1583)
(d) War of the Castilian Succession (1475-1479)
What was the significance of the Treaty of Tordesillas (1494)?
(a) It established Portugal’s claim to territories in present-day Brazil.
(b) It ended Portuguese exploration efforts entirely.
(c) It granted Portugal control over India and Southeast Asia.
(d) It led to Portugal’s colonization of North America.
What was one of the key factors contributing to the decline of the Portuguese Empire?
(a) Successful resistance by indigenous populations
(b) Economic instability and excessive spending
(c) Strong alliances with other European empires
(d) Religious conflicts within Portugal
When did Portugal officially grant independence to its African colonies?
(a) 1498
(b) 1750
(c) 1961
(d) 1975
