What was a difference between Chinese and Portuguese navigation?

A) The Chinese were not looking to discover new places.
B) The Chinese wanted to spread their religion.
C) The Portuguese had no interest in establishing trade ports.
D) The Portuguese did not want to spread Christianity and hoped to learn from other world religions.
E) The Portuguese naval fleet consisted of more ships that were much larger than Chinese vessels.


Ans: A) The Chinese were not looking to discover new places.

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