World Explorers: Vasco da Gama
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Learn MoreIn order to bypass the treacherous Silk Roads, Vasco da Gama became the first person to find a sea route from Europe to Asia's lucrative trade centers. Born into a noble Portuguese family, he was a talented navigator and ship captain. Part of the "World Explorers" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 4 minutes 31 seconds
- Topic: Biographies, Geography, History
- Subtopic: Biography, Explorers, World Geography
- Grade/Interest Level: 4 - 8
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2017
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Learning Media
- Series: World Explorers
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