How did Vasco da Gama’s success in opening a seagoing trade route to Asia help Portugal?

A) It allowed Portugal to make new maps of the East.
B) It allowed Portugal to block other nations’ explorations.
C) It allowed Portugal to build a trading empire.
D) It allowed Portugal to trade with the East for the first time.

Answer:

The answer is C plus Portugal was only second in cruelty of colonies to the Dutch.

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