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Question
Compare the travel maps of Vasco da Gama and Columbus.
|
Vasco da |
Christopher Columbus's |
|
Portugal Calicut → Black → Pepper |
Portugal → South America → Chilli |
Fill in the table with the prompts. Frame sentences with the help of the table.
| Sailor | Vasco da Gama | Columbus |
| Year of travel | ||
| Started from | ||
| Reached | ||
| Explored | ||
| Taken away |
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Solution
| Sailor | Vasco da Gama | Columbus |
| Year of travel | 1497 – 1499 | 1492-1504 |
| Started from | Portugal | Portugal |
| Reached | Calicut | South America |
| Explored | Melinda, Mombaca | Bahamas, Cuba, La Isabella |
| Taken away | Black pepper | Chilli |
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