How did prince henry of portugal contribute to the age of exploration? 1points a he established a network of catholic missions in africa. b he sailed with european explorers to search for trade routes to asia. c he opened a school in portugal to teach new navigational techniques. d he made contact with the muslim rulers who controlled the silk road trade routes. what were the portuguese seeking from the africans they encountered during vasco da gama's voyage around the cape of good hope? a spices and gold b round bells and tin rings c coins and shells d ornaments and foxtails which statement best represents an effect of the european slave trade on african kingdoms? select two correct answers. 2points a wars between african kingdoms increased as they competed in gathering enslaved people. b africans began to migrate to asian regions to escape the slave traders. c newfound wealth in african kingdoms led to the growth of cities. d there were few young, able workers left to defend villages and work for the families. what condition enabled the dutch east india company to grow in wealth and power in the region of southeast asia? 1points a it negotiated trade agreements with other european nations to protect its monopoly of the spice trade. b it won the trust and support of local kingdoms by trading in silver and gold. c it was protected by the dutch navy from pirate ships and could safely transport its goods to market. d it was granted a monopoly for trade and political authority by the dutch governmentwhich statement reflects the success of the missionaries in japan? 1points a missionaries gained support of the governments by paying a tax to set up churches and missions. b missionaries' efforts were restricted by the governments and had little influence in gaining converts. c missionaries gained the trust of local communities and converted millions of people to christianity. d missionaries were rejected and expelled from asian empires because they refused to dress according to local customs.