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What was Vasco da Gama's initial military role before his voyage to India?
What was Vasco da Gama's initial military role before his voyage to India?
- Member of the Portuguese navy (correct)
- Navigator for France
- Navigator for Spain
- Marine biologist
What mistaken belief did da Gama have about the people of India upon his arrival?
What mistaken belief did da Gama have about the people of India upon his arrival?
- They spoke Portuguese
- They practiced Christianity (correct)
- They were friendly to Europeans
- They were Islamic traders
Which of the following challenges did da Gama face on his journey back to Portugal?
Which of the following challenges did da Gama face on his journey back to Portugal?
- Shipwrecks due to rough seas
- Hostile local tribes
- Lack of food supplies
- Monsoons and scurvy (correct)
How many crew members survived the return journey to Portugal?
How many crew members survived the return journey to Portugal?
What was the primary goal of da Gama's second voyage to India in 1502?
What was the primary goal of da Gama's second voyage to India in 1502?
What drastic measures did da Gama take against Muslim ports during his second voyage?
What drastic measures did da Gama take against Muslim ports during his second voyage?
In which year did Vasco da Gama begin his first significant voyage to India?
In which year did Vasco da Gama begin his first significant voyage to India?
How did da Gama's adventures affect his status upon returning to Portugal?
How did da Gama's adventures affect his status upon returning to Portugal?
What was the general public perception of Vasco da Gama's explorations?
What was the general public perception of Vasco da Gama's explorations?
What is notable about the duration of da Gama's initial voyage to India?
What is notable about the duration of da Gama's initial voyage to India?
Flashcards
Who was Vasco da Gama?
Who was Vasco da Gama?
A Portuguese explorer who led the first European expedition to India by sea, opening up a new route for trade and exploration.
What is scurvy?
What is scurvy?
A disease caused by a lack of vitamin C, characterized by weakness, fatigue, bleeding gums, and skin problems. It was a common ailment among sailors during long voyages.
What was Vasco da Gama's voyage to India?
What was Vasco da Gama's voyage to India?
The journey Vasco da Gama took, lasting ten months and covering 24,000 miles, starting in Portugal and ending in Calicut, India.
What are monsoons?
What are monsoons?
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Where did Vasco da Gama arrive in India?
Where did Vasco da Gama arrive in India?
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What religion did the people of India practice in Vasco da Gama's time?
What religion did the people of India practice in Vasco da Gama's time?
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Who were the Muslim traders in India?
Who were the Muslim traders in India?
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What did Vasco da Gama aim to do on his second voyage?
What did Vasco da Gama aim to do on his second voyage?
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Describe the violent methods employed by Vasco da Gama.
Describe the violent methods employed by Vasco da Gama.
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When did Vasco da Gama return to Portugal after his second voyage?
When did Vasco da Gama return to Portugal after his second voyage?
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Study Notes
Vasco da Gama: Explorer and Colonizer
- Born in 1460 in Portugal.
- Father was a member of the navy.
- Joined the Portuguese navy.
- Defeated French ships in 1492.
- Commissioned by the king to find a sea route to India.
Voyage to India
- Led four ships southwards from Portugal in 1497.
- Sailed around Africa, stopping in Mozambique and Kenya.
- Reached Calicut, India, in May 1498.
- Encountered Hindu population in India, initially assuming Indian people were Christian.
- Faced opposition from Muslim traders.
- Returned to Portugal in August 1498.
- Faced adverse weather conditions and scurvy on the return journey.
- Only 54 of 170 crew members survived the voyage back to Portugal.
Subsequent Voyages and Actions
- Returned to Portugal as a celebrated hero.
- Led a second voyage to India in 1502.
- Commanded ten ships, including members of his family.
- Established trading ports for Portugal.
- Engaged in violent actions against Muslim ports and ships, killing indiscriminately.
- Killed almost 40 people in Calicut.
- Returned to Portugal in 1503.
Later Life and Death
- Appointed Viceroy of India in 1524 by King John III.
- Died in Kochi, India, on December 23, 1524, of natural causes.
- Buried in Portugal.
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