Question

Explorers from this country were the first to sail around the southern coast of Africa and reach India
Controlled the spice trade between the Far East and Europe
First European country become involved in the African slave trade

The list above is describing which European country?

A. Great Britain
B. Italy
C. Spain
D. Portugal

Answer 1

Answer:

the answer is D.  Portugal

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Portugal

Explanation:

Portugal began to explore the areas of western Africa in the 1400s. Portuguese explorers headed further south and were the first to reach the Indian Ocean by sailing around Africa. The country was then able to establish a trade route directly with India and began bringing goods, particularly spices, back to Europe.