Portuguese exploration of the late fifteenth century concentrated on finding a route to the Orient by sailing around Africa.

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This is true. The Portuguese explorers, led by Prince Henry the Navigator, sought to find a sea route to the spices and other valuable goods of the Orient by sailing around the southern tip of Africa. This led to the exploration and colonization of many parts of Africa, as well as the discovery of new trade routes and sources of wealth for Portugal.

Portuguese Exploration of the Late Fifteenth Century Concentrated on Finding