Since the Portuguese had pioneered a direct route from Europe to India via Africa, the _________ became another front of confrontation between Christians and Muslims in the race to gain dominance over the lucrative spice trade.

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The Portuguese's establishment of a direct sea route to India via Africa led to the Indian Ocean becoming a major area of conflict between Christians and Muslims, as both groups sought to control the profitable spice trade.

Since the Portuguese Had Pioneered a Direct Route from Europe