Which of the Following Characterized the Portuguese Presence in Sixteenth-Century

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characterized the Portuguese presence in sixteenth-century Macao?

• A) The Portuguese were the largest group of traders at Macao.
• B) The Portuguese took over much of the silver trade between China and Korea.
• C) The Portuguese used Macao as an entry into the lucrative import-export trade with China.
• D) The Portuguese established a permanent colony in China.

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