Vasco da Gama

What did Vasco da Gama achieve from his journeys?

* Discovered and explored India * Brought back cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, pepper and other spices * Brought back fine stones such as rubies

What are the 4 main reasons for European explorers?

* Finding new sea routes to Asia * Finding tradable goods in Asia * Finding riches, especially gold and precious stones or gems * Claiming new territories

With whom did Vasco da Gama make contact?

* The Sultan of Mozambique * The people at the port of Mombasa * The people of Malindi and Calicut

When was Vasco da Gama born?

1460s

How many ships did Vasco da Gama travel with?

4

What route did Vasco da Gama travel?

Along the west coast of Africa, around the southern tip of Africa and across the Indian Ocean to the west coast of India.

What is a source?

Any written or non-written material that can be used to find out about the past.

What is it called when new land was claimed by a country and some of the people from that country moved to the new land to build permanent settlements?

Colonisation

Why was India important to Europe for trade?

It had goods that could not be found in Europe.

Who sent Vasco da Gama to find a sea trade route from Portugal to India?

King and Queen of Portugal

Where was Vasco da Gama born?

Portugal

Which European country controlled most parts of the world between 1400 - 1660 ?

Spain

Why did rulers want explorers to journey and claim ownership of other lands?

This increased the power and wealth of a country.

What was the purpose of Vasco da Gama's journey?

To find new lands and tradable goods.