The Portuguese dominance of trade was dependent on their ability to
A. form alliances with Chinese princes to take advantage of the large Chinese navy.
B. force the native populations to convert to Christianity.
C. conquer territories and bring them permanently into their growing empire.
D. force merchant ships to call at fortified trading sites and pay duties.
E. take advantage of their huge population to overwhelm their adversaries.
Answer: D
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