Route to the east, travelling around the south of Africa, would be quicker and cheaper. Therefore, the kings and queens of the various European kingdoms thought that a sea These nations would charge high taxes for anyone travelling through their lands. Traditionally, any trade between Europe and Asia had to travel over land and through the Muslim nations in the Middle East. European nations were looking for a sea route to the east. By the time he had turned 20 yearsĪs da Gama was growing up, Portugal was in the middle of an exploration boom. da Gama went to school in Evora village, where he developed a love of navigation and sailing. Vasco da Gama was born at the town of Sines in Portugal at some time before 1470. Both of his parents were from the Portuguese nobility, and hisįather was involved in the royal court.
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