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What were the motives behind the Portuguese invasion of the East?
What were the motives behind the Portuguese invasion of the East?
- Political and military motives
- Religious and economic motives (correct)
- Social and cultural motives
- Exploratory and scientific motives
Which motive prompted the desire to preach and spread the Christian religion among the Eastern peoples?
Which motive prompted the desire to preach and spread the Christian religion among the Eastern peoples?
- Religious motives (correct)
- Economic motives
- Strategic motives
- Political motives
What was the economic motive behind the Portuguese invasion of the East?
What was the economic motive behind the Portuguese invasion of the East?
- Cultural exchange
- Exploration of new lands
- Access to the Indian subcontinent (correct)
- Military conquest
Who led the campaign that resulted in the closure of the entrance of the Red Sea to Arab ships?
Who led the campaign that resulted in the closure of the entrance of the Red Sea to Arab ships?
Who was the first commander to serve as Portuguese Vice-President in India?
Who was the first commander to serve as Portuguese Vice-President in India?
What was one of the motives behind the Portuguese invasion of the East related to religion?
What was one of the motives behind the Portuguese invasion of the East related to religion?
What was one of the economic motives behind the Portuguese invasion of the East?
What was one of the economic motives behind the Portuguese invasion of the East?
Who led the unsuccessful campaign against Arab forces in the Indian Ocean during the Portuguese invasion of the East?
Who led the unsuccessful campaign against Arab forces in the Indian Ocean during the Portuguese invasion of the East?
What was the outcome of the campaign led by Vasco da Gama during the Portuguese invasion of the East?
What was the outcome of the campaign led by Vasco da Gama during the Portuguese invasion of the East?
Which Portuguese commander became the first Vice-President in India during the invasion of the East?
Which Portuguese commander became the first Vice-President in India during the invasion of the East?
