5 Questions
Who was the first explorer to find a seaway to India?
Vasco da Gama
Where did the Portuguese sailors finally reach during their journey to India?
Calicut
What did the Arab traders consider the Europeans as when they arrived in Calicut?
Rivals
What was the outcome of Vasco da Gama's journey back home from India?
2 ships were lost in the Indian Ocean and many sailors died
Which country was the first to gain from the opening up of trade with India and the Spice Islands?
Portugal
Study Notes
European Exploration and Trade with India
- Vasco da Gama was the first explorer to find a seaway to India.
- The Portuguese sailors finally reached Calicut, India, during their journey.
Arab Traders' Perception of Europeans
- When the Europeans arrived in Calicut, the Arab traders considered them as "Franks".
Outcome of Vasco da Gama's Journey
- Vasco da Gama's journey back home from India was successful, resulting in a profitable return with spices.
Beneficiaries of the Opening of Trade with India and the Spice Islands
- Portugal was the first country to gain from the opening up of trade with India and the Spice Islands.
Test your knowledge of Vasco da Gama's historic voyage to find a seaway to India with this quiz. Explore the journey from Lisbon to Calicut and learn about the challenges and achievements of this renowned Portuguese explorer.
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