Hunt For Facts About Vasco da Gama

Your Mission:

Find the answers to three questions about the famous explorer Vasco da Gama. Use these two links to find the information you need. Be careful! Be good researchers and check both pages for each question so you get all the information you need.

Oh, and don't forget to have fun!


  1. When and where was Vasco da Gama born?
  2. How many ships did da Gama take on his second voyage to India?
  3. What important event happened to da Gama in 1524?

Use these Internet resources:

Vasco da Gama page @ All About Explorers

Vasco da Gama page @ Zoom Explorers


The Big Question

What were the similarities and differences in the information you found on the two sites?