What enticed the Netherlands, England, and France to send naval vessels around the Cape and build their own trading post empires?
A. the opportunity to diversify their economies
B. the opportunity to convert Muslims to Christianity
C. Portugal's enviable colonial empire
D. Portugal's spice trade profits
Answer: D
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