How were Portuguese explorers able to set up trading posts in India, Persia, and Southeast Asia?(1 point)

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They seized existing trading posts using force.
They seized existing trading posts using force.

They allied with Muslim Arabs against local rulers.

Answer 1

Portuguese explorers were able to set up trading posts in India, Persia, and Southeast Asia primarily by seizing existing trading posts using force. Their approach often involved military might and naval superiority to establish control over key trade routes and locations, enabling them to dominate the spice trade and other lucrative markets in these regions. While they sometimes formed alliances, their main strategy revolved around aggressive expansion and militarization.