AP DSC School Assistant Social Studies Model Test 1

Concept:Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese explorer who became the first European to reach India by sea, establishing a direct maritime route from Europe to Asia.Explanation:* Vasco da Gama sailed from Portugal in 1497, rounding the Cape of Good Hope.* He crossed the Indian Ocean and landed on the Malabar Coast of India in Calicut (modern Kozhikode) in May 1498.* This voyage opened the sea route for the spice trade, linking Europe and India directly without overland routes.* His successful expedition marked a key event in the Age of Exploration and changed global trade patterns.* The year 1498 is therefore the correct answer for when he searched for and found the new sea route.Answer:1498 (Option B)