Which of the following was a major long-term effect of Vasco da Gama's voyage to India in the late 1490s?
A
It led to the integration of European merchants into the Indian Ocean economy.
B
It brought about the complete destruction of Muslim-controlled trade routes in the Indian Ocean.
C
It spurred the Mughal Empire to invest resources in becoming a major naval power.
D
It catalyzed the adoption of new European naval technology by states throughout the Indian Ocean basin.
Answer: A