The Portuguese Dominance of Trade Was Dependent on Their Ability

question 36

Multiple Choice

The Portuguese dominance of trade was dependent on their ability to

• A) force the native populations to convert to Christianity.
• B) form alliances with Chinese princes to take advantage of the large Chinese navy.
• C) force merchant ships to call at fortified trading sites and pay duties.
• D) conquer territories and bring them permanently into their growing empire.
• E) take advantage of their huge population to overwhelm their adversaries.

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