Who Controlled the Spice Trade in the Indian Ocean Throughout

question 31

Multiple Choice

Who controlled the spice trade in the Indian Ocean throughout the sixteenth century?

• A) Portugal
• B) The Ottoman Empire
• C) The Mughal Empire
• D) China

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