What did early portuguese explorer accomplish?

Question:They accomplished two things. One they expanded Europe's concept and scope of planet Earth. Two they got filthy rich as the plundered oops, er explored the coast of Africa and in their effort to rape and havoc oops, er, ah, hmm spread Christianity to the natives.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: They accomplished two things. One they expanded Europe's concept and scope of planet Earth. Two they got filthy rich as the plundered oops, er explored the coast of Africa and in their effort to rape and havoc oops, er, ah, hmm spread Christianity to the natives.