Maritime Empires Quick Check

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Determine the effects of the Portuguese maritime empire in the Indian Ocean.(1 point)
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The Portuguese maritime empire led to the end of the Columbian Exchange, expanded global trade, and increased religious toleration.
The Portuguese maritime empire led to the end of the Columbian Exchange, expanded global trade, and increased religious toleration.

The Portuguese maritime empire took over entire nations and changed their government structures to become more democratic.
The Portuguese maritime empire took over entire nations and changed their government structures to become more democratic.

The Portuguese maritime empire continued the Columbian Exchange, expanded global trade, expanded Christianity’s influence, and led to the suppression of local customs and beliefs.
The Portuguese maritime empire continued the Columbian Exchange, expanded global trade, expanded Christianity’s influence, and led to the suppression of local customs and beliefs.

The Portuguese maritime empire allowed the Portuguese empire to grow in terms of trade, but it was unable to have any significant impact on the peoples around the Indian Ocean.
The Portuguese maritime empire allowed the Portuguese empire to grow in terms of trade, but it was unable to have any significant impact on the peoples around the Indian Ocean.
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Answer 1

The most accurate response regarding the effects of the Portuguese maritime empire in the Indian Ocean is:

The Portuguese maritime empire continued the Columbian Exchange, expanded global trade, expanded Christianity’s influence, and led to the suppression of local customs and beliefs.

This answer highlights the significant impact that the Portuguese had on trade, cultural exchange, and religious expansion in the region, along with the consequences for local traditions and practices.