Term: Portuguese Empire, Description: Global empire centered in Portugal, Question: Did Columbus obtain his funding from the rulers of the Portugese Empire?, Answer:No
Fact1:  King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella funded Columbus' voyage to the New World. Fact2: King Ferdinand of Argon and Queen Isabella of Castille were the joint rulers of kingdoms of the Iberian Peninsula, which included modern-day Spain but excludes Portugal.  Fact3: King John II of Portugal rejected Columbus' request for funding.  