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 Vasco da Gama in India 30 Flashcards |
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Vasco da Gama was chosen by ___ to lead the expedition to India. |
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 King Manuel I of Portugal |
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What was the main purpose of Vasco da Gama's journey to India? |
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 To find a sea route to obtain spices from India. |
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Vasco da Gama first sighted land near ___, not Calicut. |
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 Cananor |
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The trip led by Vasco da Gama began in ___ and ended with his arrival in India in ___. |
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 July 1497; 1498 |
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The Zamorin was the king of which important trading port? |
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 Calicut |
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Vasco da Gama used a strategy of claiming a fleet of ___ ships for safety. |
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 Fifty |
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The local fishermen traded with Vasco's crew for how many days before the Zamorin sent a messenger? |
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 Three days |
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Fill in the blank: Vasco da Gama's journey represented a significant era of ___ exploration. |
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 European |
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What did Vasco da Gama bring to trade with the Zamorin? |
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 Rich cloths, gold, and silver |
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True or False: The first land Vasco da Gama saw was Calicut. |
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 False; it was Cananor. |
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Explain the significance of hostages in Vasco da Gama's interaction with the Zamorin. |
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 Hostages were requested to ensure safety during the negotiations, which was a local custom. |
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What emotions did Vasco and his crew feel when they first sighted land? |
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 Joy and gratitude |
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Fill in the blank: Vasco da Gama's journey took about ___ year(s). |
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 One |
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Describe how Vasco da Gama connected with the Zamorin before meeting him. |
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 He traded with local fishermen and shared the story of a large fleet. |
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What was the outcome of Vasco da Gama's meeting with the Zamorin? |
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 The Zamorin agreed to trade spices with Vasco da Gama. |
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