Who discovered the sea-route to India in 1498?
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Cornwallis
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Columbus
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Vasco-da-gama
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Gulliver
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Vasco da Gama discovered the sea route from Europe to India in 1498 by sailing around the Cape of Good Hope. This Portuguese explorer's voyage opened direct trade between Europe and Asia, ending the Arab monopoly on the spice trade.