Question

1. what means did Portuguese explorers use to establish trading posts in India, Persia, and Southeast Asia?
A. They signed agreements between local rulers and the Portuguese king
B. They worked with the native people to establish diverse colonies***
C. They seized existing trading posts using force
D. They allied with Muslim Arabs against local rulers


Soon after contact with Europeans, millions of people in the Americas died. Which factor was most responsible?
A.diseases from Europe such as influenza and smallpox
B.extended droughts that caused food shortages
C.horse-mounted European soldiers
D.superior European armor and weapons***

Answer 1

1. yes
2. no

Answer 2

What? But I read an article and it didn’t describe the Portuguese explorers as trying to work with the Natives and establish diverse colonies. It sounded more like option C. I’m confused :/