1. what means did Portuguese explorers use to establish trading posts in India, Persia, and Southeast Asia?

A. They signed agreements between local rulers and the Portuguese king
B. They worked with the native people to establish diverse colonies*
C. They seized existing trading posts using force
D. They allied with Muslim Arabs against local rulers

2. What factor contributed to the defeat of the Inca by the Spanish?
A. The refusal of the Inca to pay a ransom for their emperor
B. The lack of Incan army*
C. The refusal of the Incan emperor to cooperate with the Spanish
D. The appointment of an in an emperor by Pizarro

Damon please do not send links people should not click them bc your not suposto trust randome ppl on the internet so try to help insted of sending a link

thank you for your time

1. The correct answer is C. They seized existing trading posts using force.

To establish trading posts in India, Persia, and Southeast Asia, Portuguese explorers adopted a strategy of forcefully seizing existing trading posts. They used their naval power and military strength to capture and control these valuable trading centers. By doing so, they aimed to establish a monopoly over the lucrative spice and trade routes in the region.

To execute this strategy, Portuguese forces attacked and defeated local rulers and traders who controlled these trading posts. They used their advanced weaponry and naval superiority to overpower opposition and establish their own presence in the regions. This approach allowed them to control the trade routes and maximize their profits from the valuable goods they obtained.

Option A (signing agreements) and Option B (working with native people) were not the primary means used by the Portuguese. While they did occasionally enter into agreements with certain rulers or cooperated with local populations to some extent, their primary method of establishing trading posts was through forceful seizure.

Option D (alliance with Muslim Arabs) is incorrect as well. The Portuguese were rivals rather than allies with the Muslim Arabs in their quest to gain control over the spice trade. They sought to challenge and surpass Arab dominance in the Indian Ocean trade, rather than forming alliances with them.

2. The correct answer is B. The lack of an Incan army.

The defeat of the Inca by the Spanish was primarily due to the lack of an effective military force capable of resisting the invading Spanish conquerors.

When the Spanish arrived in the Inca Empire, they brought with them advanced weaponry, such as guns and metal armor. These technological advantages, combined with their tactics, military organization, and experience gained from previous conquests, gave the Spanish conquistadors a significant advantage over the Inca forces.

The Inca Empire, though powerful and vast, did not have a well-organized and centralized military force. They primarily relied on a system of conscription, where local populations were called upon to serve as soldiers when needed. The Inca army lacked the same level of training, weapons, and tactical strategies that the Spanish possessed.

Moreover, the Inca Empire was already weakened due to internal disputes and conflicts caused by the succession crisis after the death of the Inca emperor Huayna Capac. This internal strife and lack of a unified leadership further weakened their ability to effectively resist the Spanish invasion.

Option A (refusal to pay a ransom), Option C (refusal to cooperate), and Option D (appointment of an inappropriate emperor) are not accurate reasons contributing to the defeat of the Inca by the Spanish. These options do not capture the key factors that played a significant role in the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire.

By the way I googled

Goa India
and
Pizarro Inca

I picked Goa because I think it was the first and longest, but any would do.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese_India

https://www.ancient.eu/article/915/pizarro--the-fall-of-the-inca-empire/

(big clue in the very first paragraph)