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How did Dias and da Gama contribute to achieving the Portuguese goal of directly entering the Indian Ocean trade?

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He sponsored voyages along western coast of Africa - hoped to find Christians, learn about geography and find gold and route to Orient. da Gama and Dias - how did they achieve Portugal goal of entering the Indian Ocean in trade? found water route to Asia and reached India - brought back jewels and spices.

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