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What were the motives behind the Portuguese invasion of the East?
Religious and economic motives
Which motive prompted the desire to preach and spread the Christian religion among the Eastern peoples?
Religious motives
What was the economic motive behind the Portuguese invasion of the East?
Access to the Indian subcontinent
Who led the campaign that resulted in the closure of the entrance of the Red Sea to Arab ships?
Vasco da Gama
Who was the first commander to serve as Portuguese Vice-President in India?
De Almeida
What was one of the motives behind the Portuguese invasion of the East related to religion?
Preaching and spreading the Christian religion
What was one of the economic motives behind the Portuguese invasion of the East?
Eliminating customs duties, merchants, and Muslim intermediaries
Who led the unsuccessful campaign against Arab forces in the Indian Ocean during the Portuguese invasion of the East?
Pedro Alvíez Cabral
What was the outcome of the campaign led by Vasco da Gama during the Portuguese invasion of the East?
Success by attacking Arab forces in the Indian Ocean
Which Portuguese commander became the first Vice-President in India during the invasion of the East?
De Almeida
Explore the motives behind the Portuguese invasion of the East, which included religious motives to spread Christianity and economic motives to access resources like spices. Learn about the first campaign that targeted Arab forces in the Indian Ocean.
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