Portugal's commercial empire in the East was based
A) on fortified, strategically placed naval bases.
B) on large territorial colonies.
C) solely on a network of agreements with local governments and merchants.
D) on an alliance with the Turks and their Arab allies.
E) mainly on results of successful missionary work.
Ans: A
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