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

The Portuguese maritime empire continued the Columbian Exchange, O expanded global trade, expanded Christianity's influence, and led to the
suppression of local customs and beliefs.
• The Portuguese maritime empire led to the end of the Columbian Exchange, expanded global trade, and increased religious toleration.
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 took over entire nations and changed
• their government structures to become more democratic.

1 answer

The first option is correct: The effects of the Portuguese maritime empire in the Indian Ocean include continuing the Columbian Exchange, expanding global trade, expanding Christianity's influence, and suppressing local customs and beliefs.