Question

Compare the methods the Portuguese and the Dutch used to control the spice trade in Asia.

Answer 1

Answer:

The comparison between Portuguese and Dutch trade in Asia is done below

Explanation:

Dutch

• Monopoly of spice trade
• possessed  trading post empires

• Later practiced colonial form of domination instead of trading post empires
• Attention geared towards Indonesia
• Attempt to control the shipping business

Portuguese

• Unrest in trade due to less value placed on European trade goods
• Raiding of ships and getting away it in order to circumvent monopolistic behaviors
• The Muslims who were monopolistic in spice trade thru setting up of post empires and seizing it force.