Question
What was the effect of Vasco da Gama's voyage to India in 1498?
A.
Portugal ended all sea voyages because of the expense.
B.
Portugal and Spain agreed to share ownership of overseas territories.
C.
Portugal was invaded by the Indian army.
D.
Portugal began trading directly with India.
A.
Portugal ended all sea voyages because of the expense.
B.
Portugal and Spain agreed to share ownership of overseas territories.
C.
Portugal was invaded by the Indian army.
D.
Portugal began trading directly with India.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is: **D. Portugal began trading directly with India.**
Vasco da Gama's successful voyage to India in 1498 opened up a sea route from Europe to India, allowing Portugal to establish direct trade with Indian markets. This marked the beginning of a significant Portuguese presence in the Indian Ocean and the establishment of a profitable spice trade.
Vasco da Gama's successful voyage to India in 1498 opened up a sea route from Europe to India, allowing Portugal to establish direct trade with Indian markets. This marked the beginning of a significant Portuguese presence in the Indian Ocean and the establishment of a profitable spice trade.