Which is a reason a ruler in Africa, India, and China might not be accepting of Portuguese traders?(1 point)

Responses

The Portuguese differed in religion.
The Portuguese differed in religion.

The Portuguese had more valuable items to trade.
The Portuguese had more valuable items to trade.

The Portuguese were well known for mining precious metals.
The Portuguese were well known for mining precious metals.

The Portuguese traders might be enslaved by locals.

1 answer

The most accurate reason a ruler in Africa, India, and China might not be accepting of Portuguese traders would be:

The Portuguese differed in religion.

This difference in religion could lead to distrust and resistance, affecting trade relationships. The Portuguese were primarily Catholic and often sought to spread their religion, which could conflict with the local beliefs of rulers and their peoples.