Vasco da Gama

Vasco da Gama was from which country?

Da Gama made a sea voyage to which country?

Why was da Gama's journey considered impossible?

• The people thought that da Gama would sail to no where but just in circles

• The people thought that da Gama would go so far that he would fall off the earth

• The people thought that the Indian Ocean was connected to no other seas

• The people thought that da Gama was going to a destination that did not exist

Name the cape at the southern end of Africa that da Gama had to pass to get to India

Which ocean did da Gama have to cross to reach India?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

What was a significant challenge faced by da Gama during his voyage?

• Hostile encounters with local tribes

• Severe storms and unpredictable weather

• Lack of navigational tools

• Mutiny among the crew

Who was the patron of da Gama's expedition?

Patron = a wealthy person who pays for a certain project

Synonyms for Patron = sponsor, financier, contributor, donor

• the Government of Portugal

• the King of Portugal, King Manuel I

• the Exploration Society of Portugal

• Da Gama's father, Estavao da Gama

Da Gama was eventually not well-received in India; so he left for home.

Explain what happened?

(Choose 2 correct answers)

• He was told to pay a huge tax (money)

• He was told to leave his merchandise (goods)

• He was told that the Indians did not like European traders

• He was facing stiff competition with the Arab traders

On his way back many of da Gama's crew members died of a disease. Name the disease.

How was da Gama received when he reached home (Portugal)?

• He was not well received because he lost his goods and kidnapped some Indians

• He was received as a hero and eventually made more trips to India

• Nobody paid attention to his return as he brought no wealth for his country, Portugal