Question

After Vasco da Gama rounded the Cape of Good Hope and reached southwest India, the Portuguese
a.

discovered that European trade with India was monopolized by Spain.
b.

realized that Muslim traders could not communicate with Portuguese interpreters.
c.

discovered a new culture that had never traded with Silk Road merchants.
d.

established trading forts in India, Africa, and China.



Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D