2.2 - Vasco da Gama (1497–1499): Opening the Sea Route to India
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What country sponsored Vasco da Gama's voyage?
💡 Hint: Think of the Prince who supported exploration.
What was the main goal of Vasco da Gama's voyage?
💡 Hint: Consider what valuable goods were wanted from Asia.
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What year did Vasco da Gama first reach India?
💡 Hint: This was shortly after Columbus's first voyage.
True or False: Da Gama's voyage opened trade routes primarily for textiles rather than spices.
💡 Hint: Think about what goods were valuable during this period.
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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.
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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