In 1498, Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama successfully reached a.

the southernmost tip of Africa.

b.

the port of Calicut in India.

c.

the shores of China.

d.

an island in the Caribbean.

the anwser is b the port of calicut in india

Explanation:

he got help from  local navigator and the he was able to cross the indian ocean and reach the coast of india in may of 1498

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