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
Soon after contact with Europeans, millions of people in the Americas died. Which factor was most responsible?
A.diseases from Europe such as influenza and smallpox
B.extended droughts that caused food shortages
C.horse-mounted European soldiers
D.superior European armor and weapons***
1. yes
2. no
What? But I read an article and it didn’t describe the Portuguese explorers as trying to work with the Natives and establish diverse colonies. It sounded more like option C. I’m confused :/
1. The correct answer is C. They seized existing trading posts using force.
2. The correct answer is A. diseases from Europe such as influenza and smallpox.
To answer the first question, the Portuguese explorers used various means to establish trading posts in India, Persia, and Southeast Asia. According to the options provided:
A. They signed agreements between local rulers and the Portuguese king: While treaties and agreements were established, this alone was not the primary means used.
B. They worked with the native people to establish diverse colonies: This option is the most accurate. The Portuguese explorers collaborated with local populations to establish trading posts and colonies in the regions mentioned.
C. They seized existing trading posts using force: While there were instances of using force to acquire trading posts, it was not their primary means of establishment.
D. They allied with Muslim Arabs against local rulers: Although the Portuguese did form alliances with various groups, specifically against Muslim traders in the region, this was not the central means of establishing trading posts.
Therefore, the correct answer is B. They worked with the native people to establish diverse colonies.
Moving on to the second question, the factor most responsible for the millions of deaths in the Americas after contact with Europeans can be determined. Here are the options provided:
A. Diseases from Europe such as influenza and smallpox: This is the correct answer. The introduction of diseases from Europe, to which the Native Americans had no immunity, caused devastating epidemics, leading to significant population decline.
B. Extended droughts that caused food shortages: While droughts may have affected some Native American populations, they were not the primary factor behind the widespread deaths.
C. Horse-mounted European soldiers: Although the use of horses by European soldiers had a significant impact on warfare in the Americas, it was not the primary factor responsible for the deaths.
D. Superior European armor and weapons: While European weaponry and armor did give them an advantage, it was not the primary factor leading to the high death toll.
Therefore, the correct answer is A. Diseases from Europe such as influenza and smallpox.