Maritime Empires Quick Check

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Which of the following best explains why the Portuguese expanded into the Indian Ocean?(1 point)
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The Portuguese empire wanted to find a route to the Caribbean sugar trade.
The Portuguese empire wanted to find a route to the Caribbean sugar trade.

The Portuguese heard of the building of the Taj Mahal in the Mughal Empire.
The Portuguese heard of the building of the Taj Mahal in the Mughal Empire.

With the Ottoman capture of Constantinople, the Portuguese had to find another route to access the Asian spice trade.
With the Ottoman capture of Constantinople, the Portuguese had to find another route to access the Asian spice trade.

The Portuguese developed superior technology, and the Indian Ocean was an ideal environment to test it out.

Answer 1

The best explanation for why the Portuguese expanded into the Indian Ocean is:

With the Ottoman capture of Constantinople, the Portuguese had to find another route to access the Asian spice trade.

This expansion was driven by the desire to secure access to valuable spices and other goods from Asia, particularly after the Ottoman Empire's control over traditional overland trade routes.