Second in the nine-episode series “The History book”; an animated history of Western Civilization, this film examines Vasco da Gama’s voyages to Africa and India in 1497-99, his attempts to trade Portuguese goods for African and Indian goods, and the resultant violence by the Portuguese when the people in these countries refused to comply. Suitable for Lower Secondary students. No other credits available.
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
507448
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Explorers
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)