Asked by libby

Which of the following best describes Portuguese colonization in Asia?(1 point)
Responses

The Portuguese were brutal conquerors who were not afraid to use force to get what they wanted.
The Portuguese were brutal conquerors who were not afraid to use force to get what they wanted.

The Portuguese were kind travelers who only wanted to create trade relationships.
The Portuguese were kind travelers who only wanted to create trade relationships.

The Portuguese were the first Europeans to reach Asia.
The Portuguese were the first Europeans to reach Asia.

The Portuguese were not interested in colonizing Asia.
The Portuguese were not interested in colonizing Asia.
Question 2
Why were the Spanish and Portuguese so interested in finding new w

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Q1 answer: The Portuguese were brutal conquerors who were not afraid to use force to get what they wanted.

Q2 answer: They wanted new sea routes to Asia to get direct access to spices and other valuable goods (wealth), to bypass Muslim and Venetian middlemen on overland routes, to increase national power and prestige, and to spread Christianity.