Vasco da Gama Fact-Matching Game
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About This Challenge
Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese explorer who played a key role in establishing a sea route from Europe to India in the late 15th century. To learn more about his adventures and the challenges he faced, try out our game!
- Discover historical landmarks along the route Vasco da Gama took
- Navigate treacherous waters and avoid pirates
- Learn about the cultural exchanges that occurred during the Age of Exploration
Game Details: a fact-matching game where you piece together important information fragments. Use spells for hints and extra time!
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- Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese explorer who was the first European to reach India by sea.
- He was born around 1460 in Sines, Portugal.
- Vasco da Gama's expedition to India was commissioned by King Manuel I of Portugal.
- He set sail from Lisbon on July 8, 1497, with four ships.
- Vasco da Gama's journey to India took over a year, arriving in Calicut in May 1498.
- His voyage was significant as it opened up a sea route from Europe to Asia, bypassing the Silk Road.
- Vasco da Gama faced hostility from Arab traders in Calicut, leading to conflicts and the loss of two of his ships.
- He returned to Portugal in 1499, receiving a hero's welcome for his successful expedition.
- Vasco da Gama made a second voyage to India in 1502, leading a fleet of 20 ships.
- During his second voyage, he established Portuguese trading posts in India and secured favorable trade agreements.
- Vasco da Gama was appointed as the Viceroy of India in 1524, but his rule was marked by conflict and unrest.
- He died in Cochin, India, on December 24, 1524, while still serving as Viceroy.
- Vasco da Gama's remains were later brought back to Portugal and interred in a church in Vidigueira.
- He was posthumously honored with the title of Count of Vidigueira by King John III of Portugal.
- Vasco da Gama's voyages paved the way for Portuguese dominance in the Indian Ocean and established a lucrative spice trade route.
- His expeditions also had a significant impact on European exploration and colonization of Asia.
- Vasco da Gama is considered one of the most important explorers of the Age of Discovery.
- His achievements were celebrated in Portugal and beyond, with monuments and landmarks dedicated to his memory.
- Vasco da Gama's legacy is still remembered today, with his name immortalized in history books and maritime lore.
- His pioneering voyages continue to inspire adventurers and historians alike, shaping our understanding of the world and its interconnectedness.