In 1498, Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese explorer had discovered a route to _________.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option 1 - India
In 1498, Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese explorer, discovered a sea route to India. This maritime route to India opened up direct trade between Europe and the Indian subcontinent, significantly impacting the course of world history and trade routes.