What was the primary economic benefit for Portugal after Vasco da Gama successfully found a direct sea route to India?

They could avoid the overland routes controlled by other merchants to get spices.

They were able to conquer the entire Indian subcontinent very quickly.

It allowed them to establish a new, faster route for reaching their colonies in Brazil.

It led to the discovery of immense gold and silver deposits in southern India.

What was the main method Afonso de Albuquerque used to expand Portuguese influence in the Indian Ocean?

He offered military protection to any ruler who converted to Christianity.

He created detailed maps of the entire Asian coastline for merchants.

He captured key coastal cities using military force.

He established a single, massive trading center in Japan.

These cities were located in positions that allowed for control over key sea lanes for trade.

They contained vast libraries of ancient maps that the Portuguese wanted to acquire for exploration.

They were the only cities in Asia willing to accept European currency.

The inland areas near these cities were perfect for cattle ranching.

It was focused on controlling sea lanes with forts, not on ruling large territories.

It was established entirely through peaceful treaties and diplomatic negotiations with local powers.

It earned all of its wealth from mining gold rather than from trade.

It was governed directly by the Pope instead of the Portuguese king.