The Age Of Discovery - Building Trade Voyages To India

In 1500, Pedro Cabral led a Portuguese expedition to replicate Vasco da Gama's voyage to India. On the way, he claimed Brazil for Portugal under the Treaty of Tordesillas. Despite losing ships and men, Cabral established trade in India, returning with valuable goods. By 1520, Portugal dominated Southern Asian seas, shifting global trade from Venice to Portugal.

What was the primary goal of Pedro Cabral's expedition in 1500?

• To explore the western coast of Africa

• To establish a colony in South America

• To replicate Vasco da Gama's voyage and trade with India

• To find a new route to China

Which treaty allowed Cabral to claim Brazil for Portugal?

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Treaty of Tordesillas

• The Treaty of Lisbon

• The Treaty of Versailles

What significant event occurred near the Cape of Good Hope during Cabral's voyage?

• The fleet discovered a new trade route

• The fleet was battered by storms, losing four ships

• The fleet established a trading post

• The fleet was attacked by pirates

How did Cabral manage to fill his ships with valuable goods in India?

• Through trade negotiations in Cochin and Cannanore

• By forming alliances with local kings

• By conquering local territories

• By stealing from local traders

By 1520, which country dominated the seas of Southern Asia?

• France

• Portugal

• England

• Spain