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Bartholomew Dias originally named the southern tip of Africa what before its modern name?
ACape of Hope
BCape Verde
CCape of Storms
DCape Comorin
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Cape of Storms
1. The explorers section traces Dias's 1488 expedition for King John II of Portugal.
2. He named the southern African tip 'Cape of Storms' on arrival.
3. The name was later changed to 'Cape of Good Hope'.
_Source: Maharashtra Balbharati Std XII History, Ch 1 "Renaissance in Europe and Development of Science", §1.5 ¶4_
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