Which statement best describes Portugal’s effect on trade in the Indian Ocean?(1 point)ResponsesColumbus opened the Indian Ocean to European traders before Vasco da Gama.Columbus opened the Indian Ocean to European traders before Vasco da Gama.The Moors expelled Portugal from Calcutta. This act prevented trade in the Indian Ocean trade network.The Moors expelled Portugal from Calcutta. This act prevented trade in the Indian Ocean trade network.Portugal sent 100,000 men who secured the Indian Ocean trade network for the sole benefit of Portugal.Portugal sent 100,000 men who secured the Indian Ocean trade network for the sole benefit of Portugal.Despite resistance from the Moors in Calcutta, da Gama opened European trade in the Indian Ocean network.

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Which statement best describes Portugal’s effect on trade in the Indian Ocean?(1 point)ResponsesColumbus opened the Indian Ocean to European traders before Vasco da Gama.Columbus opened the Indian Ocean to European traders before Vasco da Gama.The Moors expelled Portugal from Calcutta. This act prevented trade in the Indian Ocean trade network.The Moors expelled Portugal from Calcutta. This act prevented trade in the Indian Ocean trade network.Portugal sent 100,000 men who secured the Indian Ocean trade network for the sole benefit of Portugal.Portugal sent 100,000 men who secured the Indian Ocean trade network for the sole benefit of Portugal.Despite resistance from the Moors in Calcutta, da Gama opened European trade in the Indian Ocean network.

Answer 1

Despite resistance from the Moors in Calcutta, da Gama opened European trade in the Indian Ocean network.

Answer 2

Portugal sent 100,000 men who secured the Indian Ocean trade network for the sole benefit of Portugal.

Answer 3

To find the answer to this question, we need to analyze each statement and determine which one accurately describes Portugal's effect on trade in the Indian Ocean.

1. "Columbus opened the Indian Ocean to European traders before Vasco da Gama" - This statement is incorrect because Columbus was associated with the exploration of the Americas, not the Indian Ocean.

2. "The Moors expelled Portugal from Calcutta. This act prevented trade in the Indian Ocean trade network" - This statement is also incorrect because Portugal was not expelled from Calcutta. Moreover, Calcutta is located in present-day India (which was not under the control of the Moors), and Portugal's influence in the Indian Ocean trade network was quite significant.

3. "Portugal sent 100,000 men who secured the Indian Ocean trade network for the sole benefit of Portugal" - This statement exaggerates the number of men sent by Portugal and may not accurately represent their intentions. While Portugal did establish a strong presence in the Indian Ocean trade network, it is not correct to say that they secured it solely for their own benefit.

4. "Despite resistance from the Moors in Calcutta, da Gama opened European trade in the Indian Ocean network" - This statement is also incorrect because, as previously mentioned, Portugal was not expelled from Calcutta, and the Moors did not resist Vasco da Gama's expedition.

The most accurate statement is missing in the given responses. Portugal's effect on trade in the Indian Ocean can be best described as: Portugal significantly expanded European trade and influence in the Indian Ocean by establishing trade routes, colonies, and trading posts, including Goa and Malacca.