Question

( 20 Points)
India traded throughout the Indian Ocean Basin, but once _________ began to control the area, both Asian and Arab merchants were forced to pay protection money so their cargo would not be seized.
A. Portugal
B. Spain
C. Africa
D. Southeast Asia

Answer 1

India traded throughout the Indian Ocean Basin, but once _________ began to control the area, both Asian and Arab merchants were forced to pay protection
money so their cargo would not be seized.

Portugal

Answer 2

The answer is A portugal