Impact of Vasco da Gama's Exploration
Vasco da Gama has created positive and negative impacts to the world. For those impacts, some people consider him as a hero while some people consider him as a tyrant.
Who benefitted?
Portuguese were largely benefitted from Vasco Da Gama's exploration. Before, da Gama's exploration was carried out, Portugal was relatively a poor resource country (Columbus, De Gama") . Therefore, they had to rely upon trade in order to grow and become a powerful nation. Since this explorer brought a fair amount of spices, he started the spice trade in Portugal. This was a great impact on the Portuguese economy. Finally, Portugal became really wealthy by representing the amount of spices and Asians goods Vasco da Gama brought back and trade. Another advantage of the exploration to the nation was that they had a direct route to Asia. Before the exploration, Portuguese had to cross the Mediterranean or Arabia, which was very dangerous at that time ("Vasco Da Gama Facts").
Although da Gama colonized Mozambique in Africa in 1732, maize and cassava were introduced to Africa by Portugal, which was an increase of resources in Mozambique ("Mozambique Timeline)."
Who was harmed?
India and Africa were the two main countries that were harmed due to da Gama's exploration. Since da Gama traded spices with India for trinkets India's amount of resource has decreased (Winser). Not only the decrease of resources but with the fact that the explorer captured Goa, part of India for trading, India lost part of their land ("Campbell"). They had less space for their citizens to live.
Africa was harmed for fighting with Vasco da Gama and his sailors, and in result he killed hundreds of Muslims from Africa ("Vasco Da Gama - A Portuguese Explorer"). Therefore, Africa lost part of their population, which means they were not able to protect their trade routes. In Africa, Vasco de Gama colonized Mozambique in 1500 with ships and weapons. Then, he killed more citizens there as Christian crusades against Islamic influence. Due to the decrease in population, Mozambique was no more a powerful country. Eventually, in 1732, Portugal claims Mozambique is their land and slave trade started ("Mozambique Timeline").
Is life different now?
Life is different now with relationships between the two countries and Portugal. Although Mozambique gained independence on June 25, 1975, their ancestors still have feeling of hostility towards the Portuguese and the same for ancestors of India ("Vasco Da Gama - A Portuguese Explorer"). However, in Goa and the city of Cochin, they show the cultural influence of the Portuguese. This is because some people during the colonization, started following Christianity. Nowadays, Christianity is one of the major religions in Goa ("Religion in Goa").
Who benefitted?
Portuguese were largely benefitted from Vasco Da Gama's exploration. Before, da Gama's exploration was carried out, Portugal was relatively a poor resource country (Columbus, De Gama") . Therefore, they had to rely upon trade in order to grow and become a powerful nation. Since this explorer brought a fair amount of spices, he started the spice trade in Portugal. This was a great impact on the Portuguese economy. Finally, Portugal became really wealthy by representing the amount of spices and Asians goods Vasco da Gama brought back and trade. Another advantage of the exploration to the nation was that they had a direct route to Asia. Before the exploration, Portuguese had to cross the Mediterranean or Arabia, which was very dangerous at that time ("Vasco Da Gama Facts").
Although da Gama colonized Mozambique in Africa in 1732, maize and cassava were introduced to Africa by Portugal, which was an increase of resources in Mozambique ("Mozambique Timeline)."
Who was harmed?
India and Africa were the two main countries that were harmed due to da Gama's exploration. Since da Gama traded spices with India for trinkets India's amount of resource has decreased (Winser). Not only the decrease of resources but with the fact that the explorer captured Goa, part of India for trading, India lost part of their land ("Campbell"). They had less space for their citizens to live.
Africa was harmed for fighting with Vasco da Gama and his sailors, and in result he killed hundreds of Muslims from Africa ("Vasco Da Gama - A Portuguese Explorer"). Therefore, Africa lost part of their population, which means they were not able to protect their trade routes. In Africa, Vasco de Gama colonized Mozambique in 1500 with ships and weapons. Then, he killed more citizens there as Christian crusades against Islamic influence. Due to the decrease in population, Mozambique was no more a powerful country. Eventually, in 1732, Portugal claims Mozambique is their land and slave trade started ("Mozambique Timeline").
Is life different now?
Life is different now with relationships between the two countries and Portugal. Although Mozambique gained independence on June 25, 1975, their ancestors still have feeling of hostility towards the Portuguese and the same for ancestors of India ("Vasco Da Gama - A Portuguese Explorer"). However, in Goa and the city of Cochin, they show the cultural influence of the Portuguese. This is because some people during the colonization, started following Christianity. Nowadays, Christianity is one of the major religions in Goa ("Religion in Goa").