What is the capital city of Portugal?
Lisboa
If the Portuguese (not/be) pioneers in exploration, other countries (take) their place.
hadn't been / would have taken
What were the Portuguese very good at?
Portuguese were very good at sailing
Which Portuguese author was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1998 for his significant body of work?
José Saramago
When did the colonization of Brazil begin?
1533
If the Portuguese (not/find) a sea route to Asia, they (play) a crucial role in the early globalization of trade.
had not found / wouldn't have played
Which Portuguese explorer is credited with being the first to sail directly from Europe to India, establishing a sea route to Asia?
Vasco da Gama
What’s the name of the port Alfonso de Albuquerque conquered?
Malacca
How do you think the Portuguese conquests contribute to the world? Why?
Yeah
What’s the name of the island Tristão da Cunha arrived in?
Madagascar
In your own words, define what a "milestone" is.
a significant stage or event in the development of something.
What is the official language of Portugal?
Portuguese
Who reached an island continent?
Cristovao de Mendonca
Where is the "Cape of Good Hope" located?
South Africa
If Portugal (not/claim) Brazil as a colony, the country's history and culture (evolve) differently.
hadn't claimed / would have evolved
Which continents did the Portuguese explore?
Africa, Asia, South America and Australia
Which country is located to the west of Portugal on the Iberian Peninsula?
Spain
What is the common currency used in Portugal?
Euro (€)
Who conquered the city of "Goa"?
Alfonso de Albuquerque
Which Portuguese soccer player is often considered one of the greatest footballers in the world?
Cristiano Ronaldo