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Who was the first explorer to find a seaway to India?
Who was the first explorer to find a seaway to India?
- Amerigo Vespucci
- Christopher Columbus
- Vasco da Gama (correct)
- Ferdinand Magellan
Where did the Portuguese sailors finally reach during their journey to India?
Where did the Portuguese sailors finally reach during their journey to India?
- Goa
- Malacca
- Ceylon
- Calicut (correct)
What did the Arab traders consider the Europeans as when they arrived in Calicut?
What did the Arab traders consider the Europeans as when they arrived in Calicut?
- Customers
- Allies
- Rivals (correct)
- Explorers
What was the outcome of Vasco da Gama's journey back home from India?
What was the outcome of Vasco da Gama's journey back home from India?
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Which country was the first to gain from the opening up of trade with India and the Spice Islands?
Which country was the first to gain from the opening up of trade with India and the Spice Islands?
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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.
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