Question

Explain ONE difference between the economic development of Portugal and the economic development of China in the period 1450-1750.

Answer 1

Answer:

ONE difference between Economic development.

Explanation:

Portuguese in 1450 was flourishing in trading by taking voyages to unknown places. They founded a prosperous trading route along with Africa (Cape of Good Hope) to reach Asia. They established their colonies in India, Africa, and after the discovery of America in 1492, Portugal establishes colonies in South America. The reason for establishing colonies was to gain wealth for the crown.

China before the arrival of Europeans in Asia conducted trade openly during the era of the Ming Dynasty. Zheng He helped China in getting power over the Indian Ocean in the 15th century. Several expeditions conducted which led to the opening of trading connection with South Asia, Sri Lanka, Indian, Java, and Sumatra. China did not go beyond Asia to trade, they stooped trading internationally in the late period of the Ming dynasty.