Upon first arrival, the Portuguese used diplomatic means, such as treaties, to establish trade relations in Southeast Asia. With
in a short time however, what did the Portuguese do instead to gain supreme control of trade in Southeast Asia? a. They used military force. b. They established ties with local rulers. c. They paid money for trading rights. d. They agreed to share their navigational know-how with rulers of the region.
The correct answer is B) They established ties with local rulers. What this did was it got them on good terms with the people of the land, and therefore increased their power. Hope this helps.
