Vasco da Gama's Journey to India

Who was the first European to reach India?

• Bartholomew Diaz

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

What did Portugal want to keep secret?

• Their spices

• Their explorers

• Their ships

• Their trade routes

What was the name of the king who sent Vasco da Gama on his voyage?

• King John

• King Ferdinand

• King Henry

• King Manuel

What advice did Bartholomew Diaz give to Vasco da Gama?

• To sail close to the coast

• To avoid storms

• To keep away from the coast

• To return to Portugal

What did Vasco da Gama hope to find in India?

• Slaves

• Spices and precious stones

• New lands

• Gold and silver

What happened to Vasco da Gama when he arrived at Calicut?

• He was welcomed as a hero

• He found gold

• He was captured

• He sank Arab ships

How many ships did Vasco da Gama take on his first voyage?

• Two

• Three

• Five

• Four

What did the Zamorin want from Vasco da Gama?

• Beads

• Spices

• Gold and silver

• Cloth

What did Vasco da Gama do when he was kidnapped?

• He escaped

• He fought back

• He made a deal

• His brother captured six men

How long did it take Vasco da Gama to return to Portugal after leaving Calicut?

• Three months

• Six months

• One year

• Two years