Question

1. Who was Vasco-da-Gama ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

In 1497, explorer Vasco da Gama was commissioned by the Portuguese king to find a maritime route to the East. His success in doing so proved to be one of the more instrumental moments in the history of navigation. He subsequently made two other voyages to India, and was appointed as Portuguese viceroy in India in 1524.

Answer 2

• the profitable trade in Indian spices encouraged Vasco da Gama A Portuguese sailor in the 15th century, to set out and explore the sea route route to India he sailed across the Atlantic ocean to cape of good hope the Southern tip of Africa from there he sailed over the Indian Ocean and reached Calicut Inn 1598 though he had to face many hardships the discovery of this new trade Rote roped extremely profitable .....