Question

In the 1500s, the Portuguese seized trading ports in Southeast Asia in an attempt to gain total control of the spice trade.

Based on this statement, one goal of the Portuguese was to establish...

Answer 1

Permanent trade location from which they would be able to dominate the spice trade between Asia and Europe.

Step-by-step explanation:

Portuguese explorers were the first Europeans who started searching for sea route to India. After Dias failed with his task, Vasco de Gama managed to reach India in 1498. After establishing that connection they were the dominant factor when it comes to trade between two continents.