Portuguese Imperialism by Rezoner, Corey, Shea and James tagged along By jamescoreyrezonershea Jan 1, 1415 Portugal conquers the city of Ceuta in northern Africa the exploration of Africa begins Jan 1, 1427 Diogo Silves discovers the Azores Islands Jan 1, 1513 Afonso d'Alboquerque reached China Jan 1, 1534 Colonisation of Brazil began Jan 1, 1534 Portuguese control of Bassein, India Mar 29, 1542 Portuguese reached Japan Jan 1, 1571 Portugal takes control of Mutapa Jan 1, 1650 Portuguese controlled Angola Jan 1, 1850 Spain invaded Portugal Jan 1, 1974 Guniea Bissau Jan 1, 1975 Portugal loses control of Angola Jan 1, 1975 Portugal loses control of Mozambique Jan 1, 1975 Portugal loses control of Cape Verde Jan 1, 1975 Portugal loses control of East Timor