Question

complete the chart as you read. portugal important person: afonso de albuquerque what they did: - led portuguese forces in asia to gain power - through the ocean - seized and burned coastal towns - and massacred people - took over result: - portuguese built a controlled trade between empire and - few people converted to muslims due to treatment of hindus and the netherlands (dutch) important group: dutch east india company what they did: - had powers to build, and wage - negotiate - overseas territories - captured from portugal - opened trade with result: - took control of trade in - forged with local rulers - (total control) in spice islands

Explanation:

For Portugal:

• What they did: Led Portuguese forces in Asia to gain power through the ocean, seized and burned coastal towns and massacred people, controlled trade between empire and others.
• Result: Portuguese built a - controlled trade network, few people converted to Islam due to treatment of Hindus and Muslims.

For the Netherlands:

• What they did: Had powers to build, negotiate, wage war, and capture overseas territories, opened trade with regions, took control of trade in Spice Islands from Portugal, forged alliances with local rulers.
• Result: Took control of trade in Spice Islands (total control).

Answer:

Portugal:

• What they did: Led military - naval campaigns, seized and destroyed coastal areas, controlled trade routes.
• Result: Established trade dominance, limited religious conversion.

The Netherlands:

• What they did: Used corporate powers for expansion, captured territories, opened trade, made local alliances.
• Result: Dominated Spice Islands trade.