Which of the following correctly analyzes how the cartaz system represented a departure from previous patterns of trade?(1 point)

Responses

Portuguese ports now had exclusive control of Indian Ocean trade.
Portuguese ports now had exclusive control of Indian Ocean trade.

The cartaz system made few long-lasting or impactful changes.
The cartaz system made few long-lasting or impactful changes.

Muslim and Venetian traders gained power as people bought cartazes from them.
Muslim and Venetian traders gained power as people bought cartazes from them.

Portuguese, Muslim, and Venetian traders formed an alliance to share ports and profits using the cartaz system.
Portuguese, Muslim, and Venetian traders formed an alliance to share ports and profits using the cartaz system.

Portuguese ports now had exclusive control of Indian Ocean trade.

To determine which of the responses correctly analyzes how the cartaz system represented a departure from previous patterns of trade, we can evaluate each option.

1) "Portuguese ports now had exclusive control of Indian Ocean trade." - This statement suggests that the cartaz system gave Portuguese ports exclusive control over trade in the Indian Ocean. It implies a departure from previous patterns where trade might have been more diverse and not solely controlled by the Portuguese. This could be a possible answer.

2) "The cartaz system made few long-lasting or impactful changes." - This statement suggests that the cartaz system did not bring about significant changes in trade patterns. It does not directly address how the cartaz system represents a departure from previous patterns. This is not a suitable answer.

3) "Muslim and Venetian traders gained power as people bought cartazes from them." - This statement implies that Muslim and Venetian traders gained power by selling cartazes to others. It does not address how the cartaz system represented a departure from previous patterns. This is not a suitable answer.

4) "Portuguese, Muslim, and Venetian traders formed an alliance to share ports and profits using the cartaz system." - This statement suggests that traders from different backgrounds formed an alliance to share ports and profits using the cartaz system. It does not directly address how the cartaz system represented a departure from previous patterns. This is not a suitable answer.

Given the options, the first response ("Portuguese ports now had exclusive control of Indian Ocean trade") is the most suitable answer as it directly addresses how the cartaz system represented a departure from previous patterns of trade.