How did Prince Henry contribute to global exploration? He discovered a route to Asia around Africa. He traveled through and studied northwest Canada. He settled lands in the Americas for Portugal. He opened a navigation school and funded expeditions.

Prince Henry contributed to global exploration:

He opened a navigation school and funded expeditions.

Explanation:

Prince Henry completely dedicated his entire life and riches to sea navigation.  In particular, he paid for many ships to voyage across the ocean to discover Asia and Africa.  Above all, he initiated the sharing of knowledge of geography and navigation by opening a navigation school.  In addition, Prince Henry is credited with the invention of the oceangoing caravel ship, including the perfection of the critical navigational instrument called the astrolabe.

cultural/diplomatic relations. most medieval japanese   culture has chinese origins. writing, architecture etc.