Question

The Silk Road was abandoned after Vaco de Gama's maritime travels around the world. In what way would de Gama's findings affect the Ottoman Empire?

Silk would no longer be a viable product to sell within the Ottoman Empire.

Vasco de Gamma's findings would have no effect on the Ottoman Empire.

The findings of de Gama would bring new imports to the Ottoman Empire.

de Gamma's voyage would create another route to India, China, and Asia.

Answer 1

Correct answer: de Gamma's voyage would create another route to India, China, and Asia.

Explanation: Vasco da Gama’s rounding of Africa opened a direct maritime route to Asia, allowing Europeans to import spices and other goods by sea rather than overland. That new sea route bypassed the overland Silk Road and the Ottoman-controlled trade corridors, reducing Ottoman transit revenues and undermining the Silk Road’s importance.