Jorge Álvares

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/jorge-lvares

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Jorge Álvares. Small Whale. https://smallwhale.org/articles/jorge-lvares. Accessed 2026-09-23. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is Jorge Álvares known for?First European to reach China by sea during the Age of Discovery
2. From the article, write the career:Portuguese explorer
3. From the article, write the date of death:July 8, 1521
4. Who was Jorge Álvares?Jorge Álvares was a Portuguese explorer from the Age of Discovery. He was the first European to sail all the way to China.
5. What did Jorge Álvares do that was special?He found a new sea route to China, showing that long voyages were possible. This opened a direct link between Europe and East Asia.

Age of Discovery: A historical period, roughly from the 15th to the 17th century, marked by extensive European exploration and mapping of the world.
Maritime Exploration: The act of exploring new territories and sea routes using ships, often involving long-distance voyages.
Sino-European Relations: The historical and ongoing interactions, trade, and diplomatic exchanges between China (Sino) and European nations.