What was the main goal of Portuguese explorers such as Bartolomeu Dias and Vasco da Gama?

Question

Multiple choice question.

A)
to gain firm control of the African slave trade

B)
to find a water route to Asia by sailing west

C)
to conquer wealthy Native American kingdoms

D)
to find a water route around Africa to Asia

Answer 1

The main goal of Portuguese explorers such as Bartolomeu Dias and Vasco da Gama was:

D) to find a water route around Africa to Asia.