Question

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

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

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.

Answer 1

The correct answer is the fourth option:

"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."

(They established trading ports, linked oceanic trade networks, promoted missionary activity, and often imposed European control and cultural/religious practices on local populations.)