Age of Explorations. Vasco da Gama

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1 Igianto 1 Thierry Henry Igianto Detty Ariani Kurniasari Grade 7 Humanities 24 May 2012 Age of Explorations Vasco da Gama Fact Chart Name Country of Birth Family of Background Education Occupation Childhood Vasco da Gama Portugal His family is a noble who lives in the city of Sines, Portugal. His passion of exploring comes from a background from his father, Estavao who is also and explorer He was an explorer. He has a reputation as a warrior and an explorer, thatʼs why he is continued his senior, Bartholomew Dias. Since he is an explorer, he is well educated because of his nobility. He was educated to be an explorer and navigator. He was raised on a Portuguese family and English background since his mom, Isabel Sodre is part English. He was raised on a noble family background and was really common to be in the sea, since he was

2 Igianto 2 Marriage His wive is Catarina de Ataide and they have 7 childrenʼs whom mostly are the governor of Malacca, Malaysia. He was married after he returned from his first voyage in 1503.

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8 Igianto 8 Map of Vasco Da Gama s Voyage What did he discovered in his voyage? He discovered that the indigenous African were rich. What he thought of Africa is, they are clueless of anything. But when they are in Cape of Good Hope, they found out that trading between African region is really occupied by busy ports. The main trading stuff is for garments which are made of linens and silks. Jewelry's like Gold and stuff like Ivory are plentiful, so is fruits, and meat. He also discovered that his crew were majorly sick of scurvy. He was attacked in Mozambique and Mombasa.

9 Igianto 9 Positives of Vasco da Gama s Voyage 1. In Mozambique, The language Portuguese is widely spoken. 2. There are a new land discovered which is India 3. Vasco da Gama founded the new trading route from Europe to India. 4. Their are new objects to be sold on Europe. 5. The country of Portugal would not have to pay the courier that carries the cargo from India to Europe. Negatives of Vasco da Gama s Voyage 1. Many crews died in the voyage. (2 Fleets of his and half of his crew; from 4 fleets and 180 crews) 2. The voyage takes a lot of time. 3. People on board would suffering because of the food and water supply. Questions to Vasco da Gama 1. Do you have any idea of what risk are you getting into when you decided to take the voyage? 2. What is your purpose to go on trip that dangerous? 3. How did you and your crews survived with such limited water and food?

10 Igianto 10 Conversation Good morning Mr. Da Gama; It is a pleasure to meet you. I am Henry and I am from Sekolah Pelita Harapan and I am here to ask you some questions. Sure, I would be happy to answer the, Henry First question, Do you have any idea of what risk are you getting into when you decided to take the voyage? Ahh Yes, I was really thinking about it. I have thought of it that it would be a harsh journey. But since the Portuguese is really generous, they supply us with great stuff. So you were aware of it. Moving on, What is your purpose to go on a trip that dangerous? I think is not just the fame that I will get from this voyage. But I wanted to be remembered as the person who travels to the other side of the earth. Their is something more, but I don t know what is it something big that made me pushed to go to India. I know how you feel knowing what your reason is. Then the next question will be, How did you and your crews survived with such limited water and food? It is simple, The Country of Portugal gave us stock of food. When we are short on food, we made a stop in different parts of Africa and moved on. Okay Thanks a lot Mister. It has been a pleasure sitting here with you. Thank You

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