Vasco de Gama and the Exploration of India

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

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Vasco de Gama

In which century did Vasco de Gama sail to India?

• 15th century

• 16th century

• 17th century

• 18th century

Which country did Vasco de Gama belong to?

• Spain

• Portugal

• England

• France

What was the key part of Vasco de Gama's voyage?

• Discovering America

• Finding a westward route to India

• Exploring the Spice Islands

• Sailing around Africa

Which cape did Vasco de Gama sail around to reach India?

• Cape Horn

• Cape of Good Hope

• Cape Cod

• Cape Canaveral

Which Portuguese sailor was the first to sail around the Cape of Good Hope?

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Bartholomew Diaz

Where did Vasco de Gama and his fleet stop on the African coast?

• Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique

• Mombasa, Malindi, Madagascar

• Mozambique, Mombasa, Malindi

• Mauritius, Mozambique, Mombasa

In which year did Vasco de Gama sail to India?

• 1492

• 1497

• 1502

• 1524

Why did Vasco de Gama become unwelcome in India?

• He attacked Muslim ships

• He didn't provide enough gifts to the local ruler

• He sailed in the wrong direction

• He didn't speak the local language

What impact did Vasco de Gama's route to India have?

• It slowed down international trade

• It had no impact on exploration

• It sped up international trade and exploration

• It only benefited Portugal