15) Determine the effects of the Portuguese maritime empire in the Indian Ocean. (Lesson 8)(1 point)

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The Portuguese maritime empire allowed the Portuguese empire to grow in terms of trade, but it was unable to have any significant impact on the peoples around the Indian Ocean.
The Portuguese maritime empire allowed the Portuguese empire to grow in terms of trade, but it was unable to have any significant impact on the peoples around the Indian Ocean.

The Portuguese maritime empire led to the end of the Columbian Exchange, expanded global trade, and increased religious toleration.
The Portuguese maritime empire led to the end of the Columbian Exchange, expanded global trade, and increased religious toleration.

The Portuguese maritime empire continued the Columbian Exchange, expanded global trade, expanded Christianity’s influence, and led to the suppression of local customs and beliefs.
The Portuguese maritime empire continued the Columbian Exchange, expanded global trade, expanded Christianity’s influence, and led to the suppression of local customs and beliefs.

The Portuguese maritime empire took over entire nations and changed their government structures to become more democratic.

Answer 1

The most accurate response regarding the effects of the Portuguese maritime empire in the Indian Ocean is:

The Portuguese maritime empire continued the Columbian Exchange, expanded global trade, expanded Christianity’s influence, and led to the suppression of local customs and beliefs.

This reflects the impact of Portuguese exploration and trade networks that facilitated not only the movement of goods but also cultural exchanges and the spread of Christianity, while also often suppressing local traditions and governance structures in the regions they dominated.