Question
What was Vasco da Gama's major accomplishment as an explorer?
a. He conquered the Spice Islands
b. He discovered the Philippine Islands.
c. He was the first to sail to China.
d. He was the first to sail around Africa to India.
a. He conquered the Spice Islands
b. He discovered the Philippine Islands.
c. He was the first to sail to China.
d. He was the first to sail around Africa to India.
Answers
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d. He was the first to sail around Africa to India.
Vasco da Gama's major accomplishment as an explorer was successfully navigating a sea route from Portugal around Africa to India, which opened up new trade opportunities for Europe.
Vasco da Gama's major accomplishment as an explorer was successfully navigating a sea route from Portugal around Africa to India, which opened up new trade opportunities for Europe.