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Vasco da Gama.
The expedition left from Lisbon, went to the Cape Verde Islands, Mozabmbique, Mobasa, Malindi, and from there to Calicut, India. The journey was from 1497 to 1499.
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Which explorer first found a way to east Asia through traveling around the southern tip of Africa?
Bartolomeu Dias. Portuguese explorer who in 1488 led the first expedition to sail around the southern tip of Africa from the Atlantic and sight the Indian Ocean.
Was Magellan the fist explorer to set foot in Asia?
He was the first European Explorer. But Marco Polo was from China and traveled to Italy must before Magellan.
First European to sail to India starting with d?
Dom Vasco da Gama was the first European to reach India by sea. He linked for the first time Europe and Asia by ocean route.
Who was the European explorer whose descriptions of the riches of China made traders want to go Asia?
The European explorer whose vivid descriptions of the riches of China inspired traders to seek opportunities in Asia was Marco Polo. His travels, documented in "The Travels of Marco Polo," depicted the wealth, culture, and exotic goods of the East, particularly during his time at the court of Kublai Khan. His accounts fueled European interest in trade with Asia and contributed to the Age of Exploration.
Who was the first European country to gain a foothold in Asia?
Cambodia, Laos, and Burma
What was the name of the first explorer to Asia?
from Europe, it would be Marco Polo
Who was the first explorer to find sea route from Europe to Asia?
cortes
What country was ferdinand magellan sailing for?
Explorer and navigator Ferdinanad Magellan sailed for the country of France. He is known for being the first European to travel from Europe to Asia by sailing west.
What European explorer proved it was possible to reach Asia by sailing west from Europe?
Bartholomeu DiasAmerigo VespucciFerdinand MagellanMartin Behaim
Which explorer first found a way to east Asia through traveling around the southern tip of Africa?
Bartolomeu Dias. Portuguese explorer who in 1488 led the first expedition to sail around the southern tip of Africa from the Atlantic and sight the Indian Ocean.
What did explorer Bartholomew Diaz do in 1487?
In 1487, explorer Bartholomew Diaz led the first European expedition to round the Cape of Good Hope at the southern tip of Africa. This successful journey opened up a direct sea route from Europe to Asia.
Who was the first European toprove it was possible to reach Asia by sailing west from Europe?
Magellan.
Why weren't the europe explorer unable to find a northwest passage to asia?
There never was one in the first place
Was Magellan the fist explorer to set foot in Asia?
He was the first European Explorer. But Marco Polo was from China and traveled to Italy must before Magellan.
Was bartolomen dias an explorer?
Yes, Bartolomeu Dias was a Portuguese explorer who is known for being the first European to sail around the southern tip of Africa in 1488. His journey opened up the sea route from Europe to Asia via the Cape of Good Hope.
What explorer thought he had reached asia but made the first European land claims in north America?
Christopher Columbus.
Who was the first European power to explore east Asia?
The Portuguese was the first European power to explore East Asia. I finally found the answer in "Contemporary World Regional Geography" by Bradshaw White and Dymond Chacko on page 187. Hope this helps =) -Andrea
