Vasco da Gama and the Age of Exploration

Who was the first European explorer to sail directly from Europe to India?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

What was the main goal of Vasco da Gama's voyage in 1497?

• To explore the Spice Islands

• To establish a trade route to India

• To find a westward route to Asia

• To discover America

Which of the following locations did Vasco da Gama's fleet stop at during their journey to India?

• Mozambique

• Zanzibar

• Cape Town

• Alexandria

What was one of the consequences of Vasco da Gama's actions during his voyages?

• Establishment of a new Portuguese colony in Africa

• Discovery of a new continent

• Strained Portuguese-Muslim relations

• Improved relations with Muslim traders

What position was Vasco da Gama appointed to in 1524?

• Ambassador to China

• Admiral of the Portuguese Navy

• Viceroy in India

• Governor of Mozambique