Question

Why is Vasco Da Gama's voyage in 1499 significant in a global context?
a. It supported Columbus' claim that the world was round
b. It demonstrated that there was a faster passage to Asia than the traditional overland routes
c. It showed the south and east Asian empires that Europe was a mighty trading power and foreshadowed Europe's coming dominance
d. It opened the doors to direct maritime trading and helped to establish permanent links between Europe and Asia

Answer 1

The main reason why Vasco Da Gama's voyage in 1499 was significant in a global context is because "d. It opened the doors to direct maritime trading and helped to establish permanent links between Europe and Asia," since prior to this trade had been very difficult and expensive between these two spheres.