The Portuguese Empire quiz

1. When did the Portuguese Empire begin?

a) 1415
b) 1492
c) 1533
d) 1588

2. Which explorer is often credited with starting the Portuguese Empire?

a) Christopher Columbus
b) Vasco da Gama
c) Ferdinand Magellan
d) Bartolomeu Dias

3. Which country was the first to be colonized by the Portuguese?

a) Brazil
b) India
c) Angola
d) Mozambique

4. Which region of Africa was a major focus of Portuguese colonization?

a) West Africa
b) East Africa
c) Central Africa
d) Southern Africa

5. Which country ended Portuguese colonial rule in 1975?

a) Angola
b) Mozambique
c) Brazil
d) Cape Verde

6. Which Brazilian city was the capital of the Portuguese Empire during the colonial period?

a) Rio de Janeiro
b) Salvador
c) São Paulo
d) Brasília

7. Which Asian city served as a major trading post and hub for the Portuguese Empire?

a) Mumbai
b) Macau
c) Jakarta
d) Goa

8. Which country challenged the Portuguese Empire's dominance of the Indian Ocean trade?

a) Spain
b) England
c) France
d) Netherlands

9. What was the main resource sought after by the Portuguese in their colonies?

a) Gold
b) Spices
c) Ivory
d) Sugar

10. When did the Portuguese Empire officially come to an end?

a) 1815
b) 1910
c) 1945
d) 1974