Which best describes Vasco da Gama?

A.
was the first European to round the southern tip of Africa

B.
was the first European to round the Cape of Storms

C.
led a fleet of 17 ships to China

D.
succeeded on his mission to find an eastward sea route to the Indies
I think it's A or D...since he was a Portuguese nobleman who left Portugal in 1497, sailed around Africa, and reached India in May 1498

Question

Which best describes Vasco da Gama?
 
 A.
was the first European to round the southern tip of Africa
 
 B.
was the first European to round the Cape of Storms
 
 C.
led a fleet of 17 ships to China
 
 D.
succeeded on his mission to find an eastward sea route to the Indies
I think it's A or D...since he was a Portuguese nobleman who left Portugal in 1497, sailed around Africa, and reached India in May 1498

anonymous · Answer

I change my mind I think it's D.

isry98 · Answer

I believe you are right

anonymous · Answer

Yay! Thanks I just wanted to make sure.