Within Ten Years of Columbus's Arrival in the New World

question 50

Multiple Choice

Within ten years of Columbus's arrival in the New World, the Portuguese had explored as far as

• A)the Cape Verdi Islands.
• B)the Gold Coast of Africa.
• C)the mouth of the Congo River.
• D)the southern tip of Africa.
• E)India via the Cape of Good Hope.

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Definitions:

Diverge

To move or extend in different directions from a common point; to branch off.

Photopupillary Reflex

The reflexive constriction of the pupil in response to bright light, which helps to protect the retina from potential damage by reducing the amount of light entering the eye.

Oculomotor

Relating to the eye's movements or the muscles and nerves controlling them, especially associated with the third cranial nerve.

Innervated

Supplied or stimulated by a nerve, or having nerves that provide sensation or movement.