Question

the chief source of spices from asia was the island chain called the ____. 1 point nastapoka islands moluccas crown prince islands pye islands the first european explorer to reach india was____. 1 point prince henry vasco da gama christopher columbus hernan cortes

Explanation:

First Question (Spice Source Island Chain)

The Moluccas (also known as the Spice Islands) were historically the chief source of spices from Asia. The other options (Nastapoka Islands, Crown Prince Islands, Pye Islands) are not associated with spice trade in Asia.

Vasco Da Gama was the first European explorer to reach India by sea, establishing a direct trade route. Prince Henry (the Navigator) sponsored voyages but didn't reach India. Christopher Columbus reached the Americas, and Hernan Cortes conquered the Aztecs in the Americas.

Answer:

B. Moluccas

Second Question (First European Explorer to Reach India)