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The Portuguese began controlling areas of south Asia and the Arabian Gulf. Do you think 2 that Vasco da Gama’s knowledge of how to sail across the Indian ocean was limited?

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yes it was limited

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Portugal's purpose in the Indian Ocean was to ensure the monopoly of the spice trade. Taking advantage of the rivalries that pitted Hindus against Muslims, the Portuguese established several forts and trading posts between 1500 and 1510.

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