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29 November, 12:40

Which statement describes the main impact of the voyages of Bartolomeu Dias and Vasco da Gama?

They demonstrated that it was easier to reach Asia by land than by sea.

B

They opened sea routes that allowed Europeans to trade directly with Asia.

C

They made Europeans aware of the wealth of the empires of the Americas.

D

They gave Portugal an early lead in controlling the transatlantic slave trade.

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  1. 29 November, 14:00
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    The voyages led by Dias and de Gama had the following significance:

    (D) They gave Portugal an early lead in controlling the transatlantic slave trade.

    Dias was the first to route to the Southern African coast, as opposed to the previous West African trips. de Gama followed up Dias' expedition and followed his route to ensure the journey was real. This route discovery began the the transatlantic slave trade in the 15th century.
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