
Vasco da Gama: Explorer's Journey Quiz
Authored by Stanley Chilambe
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6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was the sea route to India so important for Portugal during Vasco da Gama's time?
To find new vacation spots
To revolutionize trade and reduce transportation costs
To collect exotic animals
To prove ships could sail long distances
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What made traditional spice trade routes challenging before maritime exploration?
They were expensive, long, and dangerous
Ships were too small
Traders didn't know how to navigate
Spices were not valuable
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What skills did Vasco da Gama develop as a young boy that helped him become an explorer?
Cooking and farming
Navigation and mathematics
Sword fighting and horseback riding
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4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary goal of the King of Portugal in sending Vasco da Gama on his voyage?
To discover new lands
To find a sea route to India by sailing around Africa
To defeat rival explorers
To collect rare treasures
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did explorers like Vasco da Gama contribute to human knowledge?
By collecting gold
By fighting wars
By connecting different cultures
By building large ships
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What made Vasco da Gama's family background unique?
They were poor farmers
His father was also a famous explorer
They were musicians
They lived in a different country
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What potential benefits did Portugal see in establishing a new sea route?
Expanding Portuguese influence
Creating tourist destinations
Building more ships
Learning new languages
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