Portuguese Exploration and Vasco da Gama's Voyage

The video details the events leading to Vasco da Gama's historic voyage to India. After Dom Manuel ascends to the throne in 1495, he accesses secret plans to reach India and appoints Vasco da Gama to lead the expedition. The development of the Nau, a new type of ship, marks a technological advancement for the journey. Vasco da Gama departs from Lisbon in 1497, navigating around Africa and overcoming challenges to reach Calicut, India, in 1498, establishing a new maritime route. The video concludes with a call for support to continue producing educational content.

Who ascended to the throne after the death of King John II?

• Dom Manuel

• Vasco da Gama

• Bartolomeu Dias

• Pedro Álvares Cabral

What was the primary purpose of the secret documents and maps accessed by Dom Manuel?

• To plan the conquest of Brazil

• To establish trade routes with China

• To find a maritime route to India

• To explore the Americas

What was the main innovation in Portuguese shipbuilding that aided Vasco da Gama's voyage?

• The Caravel

• The Nau

• The Frigate

• The Galleon

When did Vasco da Gama depart from Lisbon on his voyage to India?

• 20th May 1498

• 2nd March 1498

• 16th December 1497

• 8th July 1497

Which maneuver did Vasco da Gama use to avoid the calm region of the Equator?

• The Cape Route

• The Volta do Mar

• The Trade Winds

• The Southern Cross

What was the reaction of the inhabitants of Mombasa to the arrival of Vasco da Gama's fleet?

• They offered them supplies

• They ignored them

• They welcomed them with open arms

• They received them with hostility

Who helped the Portuguese navigate the Indian Ocean?

• A Spanish explorer

• A captured Arab pilot

• A Portuguese navigator

• A local Indian guide

On what date did Vasco da Gama's fleet reach Calicut in India?

• 2nd March 1498

• 16th December 1497

• 20th May 1498

• 8th July 1497

What was established as a result of Vasco da Gama's successful voyage?

• The discovery of the Americas

• The maritime route to India

• The first European settlement in Africa

• A new trade route to China

Who will be the focus of the next animation mentioned in the video?

• Dom Manuel

• Pedro Álvares Cabral

• Bartolomeu Dias

• Vasco da Gama