Vasco da Gama's Explorations and Impact

The video explores Portugal's historical achievements, focusing on Vasco da Gama's role in exploration. It details his early life, the ambitions of King John II for the spice trade, and the challenges faced during da Gama's first voyage to India. Despite initial setbacks, da Gama's journey proved the viability of a sea route to India, leading to further expeditions. His later life was marked by controversy and a diminished status, but his contributions to exploration and trade remain significant.

What was Portugal historically known for?

• Agriculture

• Art and Literature

• Industrialization

• Exploration

Who was the king of Portugal during Vasco da Gama's early exploration days?

• King Philip II

• King Henry the Navigator

• King John II

• King Manuel I

What was the main goal of King John II's exploration efforts?

• To find new lands for colonization

• To establish a new religion

• To expand the royal treasury through trade

• To build a new capital city

Which of the following was NOT one of the ships in Vasco da Gama's fleet?

• Sao Gabriel

• Berrio

• Sao Rafael

• Santa Maria

What was the reaction of the King of Calicut to Vasco da Gama's gifts?

• He found them unsatisfactory

• He demanded more gifts

• He was impressed and grateful

• He refused to accept them

What was a significant outcome of Vasco da Gama's first voyage?

• Proving a sea route to India existed

• Establishing a permanent settlement in India

• Securing a trade treaty with Calicut

• Discovering a new continent

What was the purpose of the Portuguese India Armadas?

• To secure trade routes to India

• To colonize new lands

• To explore the Americas

• To establish a new kingdom

What was Vasco da Gama's demand during his second expedition to Calicut?

• To expel all Muslims from Calicut

• To receive more gifts from Zamorin

• To establish a new colony

• To build a fort in Calicut

What was the outcome of Vasco da Gama's second expedition?

• Discovery of a new trade route

• Failure to secure a treaty and increased conflict

• Peaceful coexistence with Calicut

• Successful trade treaty

What ultimately led to Vasco da Gama's decline in status?

• His failure to secure a treaty with Calicut

• His peaceful negotiations with Zamorin

• His successful return to Portugal

• His discovery of a new continent