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17. Which of the following had the most significant impact in supporting Portugal's efforts to control the Indian Ocean spice trade?

the weakness of the Dutch East India Company
the vast number of ships in their fleets
the great firepower of their ships' cannons
the many victories they won over inland rulers

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The vast number of ships in their fleets

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