Francisco de Almeida

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/francisco-de-almeida

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Francisco de Almeida born?Circa 1450
2. Where was Francisco de Almeida born?Portugal
3. What is the career?Nobleman, soldier, explorer, military commander, governor, viceroy
4. Who was Francisco de Almeida?He was a brave Portuguese explorer born around 1450 who became the first governor of Portuguese India and helped Portugal grow into a powerful sea nation.
5. What was the Battle of Diu and why was it important?In 1509 he led a Portuguese fleet to victory against a large coalition, securing trade routes and making Portugal a leading maritime power.

Age of Discovery: A period from the 15th to 17th centuries when Europeans explored global sea routes and established colonies.
Maritime Empire: An empire whose power and influence are based on its control of sea routes and naval strength.
Geopolitics: The study of how geography influences politics and international relations.