In 1488, a bold captain named Bartholomew Diaz gave the name Cape of Storms to the most southern African tip. However, the Portuguese King altered the name to this.
- Cape Cod Bay
- Cape of Breakers
- Cape of Good Hope
- Cape of South Africa
Answer
The correct answer is C) Cape of Good Hope.
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