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In the 1500s tge portuguese exploded and colonized lands around the coast of Africa. What was the primary motivation for portuguese exploration of coastal Africa at this time

In the 1500s tge portuguese exploded and colonized lands around the coast of Africa. What was the primary motivation for portuguese exploration of coastal Africa at this time
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In the 1500s tge portuguese exploded and colonized lands around the coast of Africa. What was the primary motivation for portuguese exploration of coastal Africa at this time

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The answer is C. The Portuguese wanted to reach India and the Far East to control trade in silk and spices.
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