Question

Which of the following was NOT a benefit of later Portuguese explorations along the west African coast?

A.) Further explorations brought new trade opportunities for Portugal.

B.) Each voyage brought a better understanding of the continent.

C.) Information gathered by explorers brought the realization that the Atlantic and Indian oceans were connected.

D.) Voyages of exploration allowed for an increase in middlemen, who raised the costs of traded goods.

Answer 1

I'd say D, no one wants to pay more.