Which Statement Describes One of Prince Henry's Contributions to the Age

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes one of Prince Henry's contributions to the age of discovery?

• A) Prince Henry's experts designed the caravel.
• B) Prince Henry was the first member of a royal family to issue lucrative contracts and trading monopolies to merchants in exchange for political support.
• C) Prince Henry was placed on the Portuguese throne by wealthy merchants so that he could create a trading empire.
• D) Prince Henry financed Christopher Columbus's first voyage.

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