Multiple choice general knowledge

Vasco da Gama

  1. Discovered Greenland

  2. Traveled round the Cape of Good Hope

  3. Discovered the sea route from Europe to India.

  4. Both B and C
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Vasco da Gama discovered the sea route from Europe to India by sailing around the Cape of Good Hope, accomplishing both feats mentioned in options B and C. This 1497-1499 voyage opened direct maritime trade between Europe and India. He did not discover Greenland (option A).

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