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What was the primary impact of Vasco da Gama's discovery of the sea route to India?

  • Increased global multiculturalism

  • Decreased European interest in Asia

  • Increased reliance on land routes

  • Decreased trade between Europe and Asia

Answer

The primary impact of Vasco da Gama's discovery of the sea route to India was an increase in global multiculturalism. The direct connection between Europe and Asia allowed for the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures, and marked the beginning of a sea-based phase of global multiculturalism.
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