Why were Bartolomeu Dias’s and Vasco da Gama’s voyages important?
a. Their voyages had the endorsement of Christopher Columbus.
b. Their voyages opened up much more direct trade with Asia.
c. Their voyages contributed to Christianity reaching Africa for the first time.
d. Their voyages increased the wealth of the Italian city-states.
e. Their voyages led to numerous Portuguese colonies starting in sub-Saharan Africa.
Ans: b. Their voyages opened up much more direct trade with Asia.
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