Question

Using the term cape in a sentence about the explorations of Portugal in the late 1800s

Answer 1

To reach India, Portuguese ships sailed down the west coast of Africa, around the cape, and then up Africa's east coast.

Answer 2

A cape is a headland of large size that extends into the sea. Capes are generally prone to erosion, and therefore, have a short geological span. Moreover, they are often formed by glaciers, volcanoes and changes in sea levels. If we were to use the word "cape" in relation to Portuguese explorers, we could say something like:

"In the Modern Era, the "Cape of Storms" was discovered by Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Dias. This was later renamed "Cape of Good Hope" by John II of Portugal."