The journeys of Dias and da Gama Flashcards
The Portuguese explorers of the 14th and 16th centuries put up a) __________ at places where they stopped along the African coast
Sandstone pillars or padro
After Dias had sailed around the Cape of Good Hope, the Portuguese decided to send a fleet to a) ________ for b) ______
a) India
b) Spices
______________ let the first European expedition to find a sea route from Europe to India via die Cape of Good Hope. At the time many people thought that da Gama’s trip would be impossible because thy believed the Indian Ocean wasn’t connected to any other seas.
Vasco da Gama
The expedition of a) ____ ships let Portugal on b) ______ and rounded the Cape on c) __________. The ships stopped on the East African coast and then crossed the Indian Ocean in d) ____ days.
a) 4
b) 8 July 1497
c) 22 November
d) 23 days
What disease did Da Gama’s men die from on their trip home
Scurvy
A condition caused by a severe lack of vitamin C in the diet. People who don’t include enough fruits and vegetables in their diet are at risk. Symptoms may not occur for a few months after a person’s dietary intake of vitamin C drops too low. Bruising, bleeding gums, weakness, fatigue and rash are among scurvy symptoms. Treatment involves taking vitamin C supplements and eating citrus fruits, potatoes, broccoli and strawberries.
Da Gama got back to 1. ____________ in 2. ___________. He was treated as a hero and was rewarded by 3) ________
- Portugal 2. September 1499 3. King Manual I
Where did Da Gama die?
He died in India. King John the III sent Dagama to India as a representative
What crimes were da Gama accused off during his expiditions?
He took people hostage and murdered others. Many people in India felt that he exploited Indian people and Muslim traders. They didn’t think he was a hero!
On what day did Bartolomeu Dias and crew stop at Mosselbay?
February 1488
