Vasco da Gama Timeline Game
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Put the following events in chronological order.
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About This Challenge
Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese explorer who played a key role in establishing the maritime route to India.
- Explore the life and journey of Vasco da Gama
- Learn about the challenges he faced and the impact of his discoveries
Game Details: a timeline game where you place events in their correct chronological order
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- 1460: Vasco da Gama is born in Sines, Portugal
- 1470: Da Gama joins the Portuguese navy and begins his career as a sailor
- 1511: Da Gama participates in the Siege of Malacca, gaining valuable experience in naval warfare
- 1497: Da Gama is appointed as the commander of a fleet with the mission to find a sea route to India
- 1497: Da Gama departs from Lisbon on his first voyage to India
- 1498: Da Gama reaches the port of Calicut in India, establishing a trade route between Portugal and India
- 1499: Da Gama returns to Portugal with valuable spices and goods from India
- 1502: Da Gama sets sail on his second voyage to India, this time with a larger fleet
- 1502: Da Gama faces resistance from Muslim merchants in Calicut, leading to violent conflicts
- 1503: Da Gama establishes Portuguese control over key ports in India, securing Portugal's dominance in the region
- 1503: Da Gama returns to Portugal and is hailed as a hero for his successful voyages to India
- 1524: Da Gama is appointed as the Viceroy of India, overseeing Portuguese colonial activities in the region
- 1524: Da Gama dies in Cochin, India, while serving as the Viceroy of India