History of Portugal (1415–1578)

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/history-of-portugal-14151578

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1. Where is History of Portugal (1415–1578)?Southwestern Europe, Iberian Peninsula, with extensive Atlantic coast
2. What is the capital of History of Portugal (1415–1578)?Lisbon
3. How big is History of Portugal (1415–1578)?Approximately 92,212 square kilometers (modern Portugal)
4. What language do people speak in History of Portugal (1415–1578)?Portuguese
5. What is the time period?1415–1578 (Portuguese Golden Age)
6. What is the key historical event?Discovery of the sea route to India by Vasco da Gama (1498)

Age of Discovery: A historical period of European exploration and the mapping of the world, beginning in the 15th century.
Colonial Empire: A political entity where a dominant state exercises control over territories and peoples beyond its borders.
Portuguese Renaissance: A period of significant cultural, artistic, and intellectual development in Portugal during the 15th and 16th centuries.
Casa da Índia: The Portuguese royal institution responsible for managing overseas trade, particularly with India and the East.