Question

Portuguese mariners succeeded in building a trading-post empire early in the sixteenth century for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:A) the ruthless policies of naval commander Afonso d'Alboquerque.B) the head start that Portugal enjoyed over other European powers in the exploration of the Indian Ocean.C) the use of heavy artillery to overpower other craft and onshore sites.D) the Portuguese control of strategic ports such as Hormuz and Melaka.E) the superiority of the Portuguese navy over English and Dutch forces.

Answer 1

E) the superiority of the Portuguese navy over English and Dutch forces.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the early 16th century, two countries of Europe had ventured far away to try to find new trade routes to India and Asia: Spain and Portugal. Without knowing it, Spain had discovered for Europe a new continent, and Portuguese sailors managed to circumnavigate Africa. English and Dutch maritime expeditions with trade purposes took place at a later time.