Muslim traders placed a bounty on de Gama, his crew, and his ship, because they had lied about being Muslim, and they were in Arab territory without permission. Why was Vasco da Gama’s trip so dangerous? Food supplies also posed a problem to his crew as they spoilt fast. What challenges did Vasco da Gama face during his journey?ĭuring his voyages, da Gama faced challenges such as unpredictable weather changes, attacks from other sailors, hostilities in the towns he stopped by, and the death of his crew members especially due to scurvy and loss of vessels.
5 How did Vasco da Gama’s exploration affect Africa?.4 What kind of problems did Vasco da Gama face?.
