Ch3L2 Dias and Da Gama pg. 118-119 open book Quiz

In what direction did da Gama sail after he sailed around the Cape of Good Hope?

• North

• South

• East

• West

What was a significant outcome of Vasco da Gama's voyages for Portugal?

• It led to the decline of Portuguese power

• It isolated Portugal from other European nations

• It helped Portugal become a major trading power in the Indian Ocean

• It resulted in Portugal losing territories in Africa

How many crew members from Vasco da Gama's expedition survived the long voyage and returned home?

• 55

• 75

• 95

• 115

How much more did the sale of the items from Vasco da Gama's trip to India earn compared to the cost of the trip?

• 10 times the cost

• 20 times the cost

• 40 times the cost

• 60 times the cost

What title was Vasco da Gama given after his successful voyage?

• Duke of Goa

• Count of Lisbon

• Admiral of the Sea of India

• King of the Indian Ocean

Which explorer reached India by sailing around the Cape of Good Hope almost ten years after Dias' expedition?

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama

• Marco Polo

What items did Vasco da Gama bring back to Portugal from India in 1499?

• Gold, silver, and diamonds

• Perfumes, silks, and spices

• Cotton, tea, and rubber

• Coal, iron, and petroleum

What years did da Gama explore the routes shown on the map?

• 1497-1499

• 1487-1488

• 1500-1502

• 1490-1492

What led to the regular sailing of ships from Europe to Asia?

• The discovery of the Cape Route to India by Vasco da Gama

• The invention of the compass

• The establishment of the Silk Road

• The signing of the Treaty of Tordesillas

What was the main reason the king wanted to send expeditions around the southern tip of Africa?

• To find a direct trade route to India

• To explore the interior of Africa

• To colonize the southern tip of Africa

• To compete with other European explorers