Vasco da Gama Quiz: questions and answers
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Vasco da Gama was the first European to reach India by sea. That was an important event for the history of navigation and geography.
Vasco da Gama Quiz includes 10 interesting multiple-choice questions with answers about the life and discoveries of Portuguese explorer.
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1. Where was Vasco da Gama from?
Portugal
2. When was Vasco da Gama born?
1460 or 1469
3. What was the name of Vasco da Gama's father?
Estêvão da Gama
4. Where is the port city of Vasco da Gama located?
India
5. How many ships did Vasco da Gama lead in his first voyage?
4
6. Who commanded the carrack São Rafael?
Paulo da Gama
7. Which religion did Vasco da Gama practice?
Catholicism
8. How many sons and daughters did Vasco da Gama have?
Six sons and one daughter
9. What did Vasco da Gama die of?
Malaria
10. Which sea route did Vasco da Gama discover?
Sea route to India via the Atlantic Ocean