Bartolomeu Dias Interactive Map
Voyage
Age of Discovery
Quick Facts:
Bartolomeu Dias proved for Europeans that Africa is not connected to the bottom of the world, and that the Atlantic and Indian Oceans connect; thus opening a faster trade route to India
Click on the world map to view an example of the explorer’s voyage.
How to Use the Map
- After opening the map, click the
icon to expand voyage information - You can view each voyage individually or all at once by clicking on the
to check or uncheck the voyage information - Click on either the map icons or on the location name in the expanded column to view more information about that place or event
- Click the back arrow
to return to the full voyage list