Multiple choice The Portuguese reached the village of ____, 8 miles north of Kozhikode in may 1498? Thrissur Kappad Wadakkanchery Pattalam Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Vasco da Gama landed at Kappad beach, near Kozhikode (Calicut), in May 1498, marking the beginning of direct European maritime trade with India.