Maritime Empires Quick Check

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How does the development of maritime empires compare with the development of land-based empires in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries?(1 point)
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Land-based empires were heavily supported by private individuals and joint-stock companies.
Land-based empires were heavily supported by private individuals and joint-stock companies.

The maritime empires focused on control of trade routes in the Indian Ocean rather than the control of people and land.
The maritime empires focused on control of trade routes in the Indian Ocean rather than the control of people and land.

The maritime empires found themselves bankrupt due to the necessary investment in infrastructure.
The maritime empires found themselves bankrupt due to the necessary investment in infrastructure.

The maritime empires did not have to rely on locals for help in the Indian Ocean.

Answer 1

The best response to the question regarding the development of maritime empires compared to land-based empires in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries is:

The maritime empires focused on control of trade routes in the Indian Ocean rather than the control of people and land.

This statement accurately reflects the nature of maritime empires during this period, which were primarily concerned with trade and commerce, often establishing trade networks and alliances rather than extensive territorial control.