Vasco da Gama: Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese explorer who successfully sailed around Africa's Cape of Good Hope in 1497–1498, opening up a direct sea route from Europe to India.
Silk Road: The Silk Road was a network of trade routes connecting the East and West, allowing for cultural exchange and commerce between Europe, Africa, and Asia before the Age of Exploration.
Portugal: Portugal was one of the major European powers during the Age of Exploration, known for its maritime expertise and early establishment of sea routes to Asia.