Which is something Bartolomeu Dias was known for?

AAfter surviving a terrible storm, he finally saw land and knew he had rounded the southern coast of Africa.

BHe convinced the king of Portugal that smaller, lighter ships would be more capable of completing voyages to Asia.

CHe was sent by Spain to find a way around Africa and succeeded in finding a narrow passageway between two continents.

DHe sponsored many voyages of exploration on behalf of Portugal.