answersLogoWhite

0

Why did vasco go to Asia so Portugal can be rich?

Updated: 8/20/2019
User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

Best Answer

so Portugal can be rich

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why did vasco go to Asia so Portugal can be rich?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Why did vasco da gama go to Asia?

It's either because Dias found how far south was or because Columbus had explored the area earlier


When did Vasco De Gama reach Asia?

Vasco didn't even go to Asia, he went to India


Where did Vasco de Gama set out to go?

He set out to the east of Portugal.


Were did vasco da gama go when he traveled?

Around Africa and to Asia


Did Vasco de Gama go to college?

No, Vasco de Gama did not go to college. He was too busy trying to figure out a water route to Asia to go to any college. Plus, he did not have that much money.


Which European explorer helped Portugal dominate the Eastern spice trade by finding a way to India?

Batolomeu Diaz, a Portuguese noblemen and the sailing master of the Naval Ship Sao Cristovao was the first European to circumnavigate the Cape of Good Hope in 1488. Before a voyage to Asia was possible they had to know that it was possible to go around Africa. Vasco da Gama then became the first European to complete a sea trip from Europe to Asia (India) 10 years later


Where did Vasco Da Gama go?

he went to the southwest and went around the cape of hope.


Where did Vasco Nunez Balboa set sail from to go on his expedition?

He set sail from Lisbon, Portugal (NOT IN SPAIN) on the 8 July 1497.


Why did vasco de gama set sail?

Vasco da Gama was trying to find a fairly direct trade route from Portugal to India. He was tasked with connecting the already discovered route to southern Africa with the, then, unknown coast of India.


What nicknames does Vasco Rossi go by?

Vasco Rossi goes by Blasco.


Why did Christopher Columbus's go on expedition?

He left to find a water route to Asia and to become very rich.


Where did vasco nunez de balboa go?

Vasco went to Pacific Ocean