What was his task for VOC on his voyages?
To Conquer Territories
To Report on Weather
To Discover Trade Routes
To Find New Species
Answer
His task for VOC on his voyages was to Discover Trade Routes. He was given this task by the Dutch East India Company because they wanted to find new ways to trade with Asia. He set sail from the Netherlands in 1595 and spent the next three years exploring the Indian Ocean. He discovered a number of new trade routes, including the Cape Route, which is still used today.
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