10. It is said that he had six sons and one daughter.

11. The explorer that I choose is Vasco da Gama. Vasco da Gama is a famous Portuguese sailor which sailed past the southern tip of Africa and reached India in a short period of time. Vasco da Gama is a fascinating sailor. In that time he was not only a Sailor but also a military commander!

12. As a matter of fact, he went to school most likely in the town of Evora. He studied Astronamy and Navigation.

17. Spices e.g.: Mdalasini (cinnamon), karafuu (cloves), pili pili manga (black pepper) and pili pili hoho - Swahili for hot chili... and many other spices.

18. November 1998 a stunning epic re- tracing the steps of the Portuguese explorer's Which was born out of a desire both to trade and to spread the word of Christianity.