Which explanation of Portugal’s ability to become Europe’s first maritime empire is most accurate?(1 point)
Responses
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.
A wealthy Portuguese prince brought together a team of experts to develop technology that allowed Portugal to expand overseas.
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.