Maritime Empires Quick Check
Determine the effects of the Portuguese maritime empire in the Indian Ocean. (1 point)
• The Portuguese maritime empire took over entire nations and changed their government structures to become more democratic.
• The Portuguese martime empire continued the Columbian Exchange, expanded global trade, expanded Christianity's influence, and led to the suppression of
local customs and beliefs
• The Portuguese martime empire allowed the Portuguese empire to grow in terms of trade, but it was unable to have any significant impact on the peoples
around the Indian Ocean.
O The Portuguese maritime empire led to the end of the Columbian Exchange, expanded global trade, and increased religious toleration.