Vasco da Gama helped the Portuguese Empire grow by leading the first European expedition to reach India by sea. This achievement opened up a new maritime trade route between Europe and Asia, allowing Portugal to establish a dominant presence in the Indian Ocean and increase its trade in valuable commodities like spices, silks, and other goods.
How did Vasco da Gama help the Portuguese Empire grow?(1 point)
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He led the first European expedition to reach India by sea.
He led the first European expedition to reach India by sea.
He established the Line of Demarcation.
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