HISTORY
NEW GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
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Question
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The exploration ended after the death of Prince Henry in 1460
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The Portuguese were attacked and defeated by Muslim traders on the East African coast
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The Portuguese explored the interiors of Africa and established footholds
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The Portuguese found a trade route through the Indian Ocean to Asia
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Portuguese goal of finding a sea route to Asia was finally achieved in a ground-breaking voyage commanded by Vasco da Gama, who reached Calicut in western India in 1498, becoming the first European to reach India.
Detailed explanation-2: -In conclusion, the Portuguese transformed and influenced the maritime trade system in the Indian Ocean by force. They took over trading cities, destroyed Muslim trade ships, and imposed taxes to get their way.
Detailed explanation-3: -Because the Portuguese did not want to be dependent on the Muslim Turks for their spices, they were determined to find a maritime route to Asia to profit from the highly lucrative spice trade.
Detailed explanation-4: -The plan for working on the Cape Route to India was charted by King John II of Portugal as a cost saving measure in the trade with Asia and also an attempt to monopolize the spice trade.