Asked by Juana Tapia on Apr 28, 2024

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By the late fifteenth century, which country replaced the Italian city-states as the major European commercial partner of Asia?

A) France
B) Holland
C) England
D) Spain
E) Portugal

Italian City-States

Independent, self-governing cities in Italy that were prevalent during the medieval and Renaissance periods, often characterized by their rich culture and economic power.

Commercial Partner

A company, country, or individual that engages in business dealings or trade agreements with another entity.

European Commercial

Pertains to the business and trade practices, networks, and systems established by European countries, historically significant for their global impact from the late Middle Ages onwards.

  • Evaluate the changes in global power dynamics resulting from the Age of Exploration, with a focus on shifting centers of trade and influence from Asia and the Mediterranean to Western Europe.
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Yusuf AbdirahmanMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Portugal became the major European commercial partner of Asia after the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama successfully reached India in 1498, opening up new trade routes and establishing Portuguese control over several key trading posts in Asia.