Question

Which is not an accurate description of Prince Henry of Portugal? A. worked to improve navigational tools B. played a key role in finding a sea route to Asia C. sent out numerous expeditions to explore Africa D. was the first European to round the southern tip of Africa

Answer 1

D. Was the first European to round the southern tip of Africa.

Though Prince Henry of Portugal sent many others on expeditions, he never actually went himself. So D is the correct answer.

Answer 2

Prince Henry did a lot of impressive things during his life. He funded a navigation school and did a lot to improve knowledge and instruments of such occupation. He sent out numerous expeditions that end up exploring africa and helped to ind a sea route to Asia.

Even though those are all true, he had never gone to Africa himself, so the answer is actually:

D. was the first European to round the southern tip of Africa