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Portugal was the most wealthy power in Europe.
Portugal was the most wealthy power in Europe.
Because Portugal is located in the West of Europe, it did not interact with Islamic Caliphates as much as other powers in Europe.
Because Portugal is located in the West of Europe, it did not interact with Islamic Caliphates as much as other powers in Europe.
The monarchs of Portugal funded exploration onto land-based trade routes.
The monarchs of Portugal funded exploration onto land-based trade routes.
A wealthy Portuguese prince brought together a team of experts to develop technology that allowed Portugal to expand overseas.
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The most accurate explanation of Portugal's ability to become Europe's first maritime empire is:
A wealthy Portuguese prince brought together a team of experts to develop technology that allowed Portugal to expand overseas.
This refers specifically to Prince Henry the Navigator, who played a crucial role in promoting maritime exploration and the development of navigational technologies, which enabled Portugal to establish its maritime empire.
