Why did Portugal begin to explore the coasts of South America and Africa in the 1400s?

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Portugal began to explore the coasts of South America and Africa in the 1400s to establish trading posts. The correct option among all the options given in the question is option "a".

The lack of formal states in Africa made gaining cooperation with local officials more difficult. For this reason, Belgium and France established systems of indirect rule. The correct option among all the options given in the question is option "d".

Anna35 [415]3 years ago

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Portugal begin to explore the coasts of South America and Africa in the 1400s <em>a. to establish trading posts</em>. Portuguese sailors discovered many territories and maritime routes during the 1400s. They were at the vanguard of European overseas explorations and mapping.

The lack of formal states in Africa made gaining cooperation with local officials more difficult. For this reason, Belgium and France established <em>d. systems of indirect rule</em>. Indirect rule is a system of control established by France and Belgium to rule Africa. They ruled through pre-existent indigenous powers and were called protectorates.

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