Multiple choice

Beginning around 1600 who challenged Portugals dominance over Indian Ocean trade?

  1. Germany and France

  2. Italy and Germany

  3. China and India

  4. England and the Dutch

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Dutch East India Company and the English East India Company were the primary rivals that challenged Portuguese dominance in the Indian Ocean in the 17th century.