Practice Vasco da Gama (1497–1499): Opening the Sea Route to India - 2.2 | Chapter 4: Age of Exploration and Its Impacts | IB Grade 8 Individuals and Societies
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What country sponsored Vasco da Gama's voyage?

💡 Hint: Think of the Prince who supported exploration.

Question 2

Easy

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

💡 Hint: Consider what valuable goods were wanted from Asia.

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Question 1

What year did Vasco da Gama first reach India?

  • 1499
  • 1498
  • 1500

💡 Hint: This was shortly after Columbus's first voyage.

Question 2

True or False: Da Gama's voyage opened trade routes primarily for textiles rather than spices.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what goods were valuable during this period.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze how the establishment of a sea route to India influenced European interactions with Asian cultures.

💡 Hint: Consider various interactions that varied from trade to conflict.

Question 2

Examine the economic impacts of Vasco da Gama's arrival in Calicut on both Europe and India.

💡 Hint: Think about both immediate and long-term effects on both regions.

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