In 1505, King Manuel I established the Estado da India in order to formalize Portugal's

A. sovereignty over all coastal regions of the Indian Ocean basin.
B. right to demand tribute from Macau.
C. claims in the Indian Ocean and China seas.
D. trading agreement with Ming imperial officials.


Answer: C

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