How did Portuguese and Spanish Colonial expansion support each other

Question

A. Silver from Spanish America finance imports from Asia by the Portuguese
B. Spanish soldiers held the Portuguese conquer territory in Africa and Asia
C. The Portuguese you Spanish bases along the coast of Africa for their trade
D. The two countries had an alliance that supported military expeditions

Answer 1

The correct answer is A. Silver from Spanish America financed imports from Asia by the Portuguese.

During the colonial period, the Portuguese and Spanish empires were intertwined through trade and finance. The riches obtained by Spain from its colonies in the Americas, particularly silver from mines like those in Potosí, became crucial for financing trade routes and imports from Asia, which were primarily controlled by the Portuguese. This economic relationship helped both empires support their colonial ambitions while enriching their respective economies.